American officials believe they may have killed the terrorist leader, Qassim al-Rimi, but have not confirmed his death.
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Toll in Attack on Yemen Military Base Rises to at Least 76
A top U.N. official warned that the rebel assault on government forces could set back peace efforts.
At Least 60 Troops Killed in Houthi Missile Strike, Yemen Says
The missile attack launched by Shiite rebels hit an army camp and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials said.
Missile Strikes Military Parade in Yemen, Killing at Least 10
The explosion took place at an event for recruits to a separatist militia. Children were among the dead.
With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks
Worried that they can no longer count on American defense, the Saudis have begun talking to their enemies to cool conflicts in the region.
U.N. Asks for Record Funds for Aid Programs
Citing wars and the effects of climate change that have produced a flood of refugees, the agency is seeking nearly $30 billion for humanitarian relief in 2020.
Yemen’s Government Signs Peace Deal With Southern Rebels
The agreement aims to mend a rift between the Saudi-backed government and Emirati-backed rebels so they can focus on fighting the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
New U.S. Aid to Saudi Arabia Will Include 200 Troops
The small deployment of defensive military hardware is tepid in comparison to some of the remarks leveled by American officials after the Sept. 14 strikes on Saudi oil fields.
Trump’s National Security Aides Refining Possible Iran Options
President Trump has threatened to order “the ultimate option” of a strike on Iran after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, but also emphasized his opposition to another war.