June 2015
Five Areas of 'Tension' with Saudi Arabia Defined by the Head of Civil Defense
Gholamreza Jalali, head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization, outlined five areas of tension with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the imminent threat posed by differing Islamic ideologies…
Yemen Under Siege and on the Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe
Yemen is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as fighting continues between Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, exacerbated by a Saudi-led…
Heatwave in Karachi, Pakistan Claims Over 700 Lives
A severe heatwave in Karachi has resulted in over 700 deaths, exacerbated by power outages and inadequate medical facilities. Health officials and the electricity provider…
Yemen Peace Talks End Without Result in Geneva
The Yemen peace talks in Geneva concluded without any agreement, as the Houthi rebels failed to reach a consensus with the former government representatives. The…
CIA Did Not Know in Advance That al-Wuhayshi Would Be Targeted
The CIA was unaware that Nasser al-Wuhayshi, al-Qaeda's number two, would be targeted in a drone strike. His death is seen as a significant blow…
Four Bomb-Laden Vehicles Target Three Mosques in Yemen's Capital
Four bomb-laden vehicles exploded near mosques in Sana'a, targeting Houthi leaders, resulting in casualties. This attack coincides with ongoing peace talks in Switzerland, which have…
Al-Qaeda's Number Two Leader Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Yemen
Nasser al-Wuhayshi, the number two leader of Al-Qaeda, was reportedly killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, marking a significant blow to the organization.…
Amir-Abdollahian's Trip to Jeddah and Its Impact on Iran-Saudi Relations
Hosseyn Amir-Abdollahian visited Jeddah for an OIC summit on Yemen, raising questions about its potential impact on Iran-Saudi relations amid ongoing tensions. Experts weigh in…
Geneva Meeting on Yemen Crisis Begins
The Geneva meeting on the Yemen crisis begins with participation from both the exiled government and Houthi rebels. Despite the dire humanitarian situation and ongoing…
UNICEF: Over 20 Million Yemenis in Need of Humanitarian Assistance
UNICEF reports that over 20 million Yemenis require humanitarian assistance due to ongoing civil war and airstrikes, with a significant increase in needs since last…
Attacks at the Saudi Border as Yemen Peace Talks Approach
The Saudi-led coalition reported attacks from Houthi forces loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh at the Saudi border, coinciding with upcoming Yemen peace talks in Geneva.…