With the United States on the sidelines, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are trying to play a role as mediators.
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Israel Bombs Yemeni Port City After Houthi Missile Struck Near Tel Aviv Airport
On Sunday, a Houthi ballistic missile evaded Israel’s multilayered aerial defenses and landed near Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.
For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.
U.K. Joins U.S. in Strike Against Houthis in Yemen
There was no immediate comment from the American military about the joint operation, the first since President Trump took office.
Cargo That Set Off Blast at Iran Port Was Improperly Documented, Investigators Say
The death toll from the explosion rose to 70, as officials said the massive blast involved a shipment whose documentation obscured the nature of the substances it carried.
Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises
More than 800 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.
Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks
The third round of talks in three weeks raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.
Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned
The move could shutter the country’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood’s political arm in Jordan.
Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders
The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.