Troubled waters: life during wartime for Iranians on the strait of Hormuz
Despite US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran’s attacks on shipping, the waterway still has to provide a lifeline for those that live and work there
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Regional crises and tensions: the view from Ankara
Regional crises and tensions: the view from Ankara
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Al-Jaber: Yemen Does Not Belong to the Houthis, Taiz Will Not Be Held Hostage to Their Project
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber accused the Houthis on Tuesday of obstructing peace, exploiting Yemen’s resources to fund their military operations and prolonging the siege of Taiz. “Yemen does not belong to the Houthis, and Taiz will not be held hostage to their agenda,” Al-Jaber declared in a post on X. He expressed confidence that Yemen would prevail, saying its people deserved a stable state, functioning institutions, regular salaries, open roads and security forces capable of protecting their dignity.
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Iraq closes Sheeb border crossing with Iran for urgent security reasons, sources say
Iraq has shut down the Sheeb border crossing with Iran due to urgent security concerns. The closure affects passengers, vehicles, and commercial trucks.