UK agrees defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that the UK will provide Saudi Arabia with temporary defensive air-to-air refuelling support after the kingdom requested military assistance following intensified Houthi attacks. “We have received a request from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for military support, and on the advice of the defence secretary and the foreign…
Israel and Türkiye clash over military presence in Syria at UN Security Council
A UN Security Council meeting on Syria on Thursday (17 Sep) shifted from discussions on the country’s political transition to a diplomatic exchange between Israel and Türkiye over their respective military presence in Syrian territory. During the meeting, Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon argued that Türkiye maintains a substantially larger military presence in Syria than Israel,…
UN fact-finding mission finds US strikes on Iranian civilian sites may constitute war crimes
A UN fact-finding mission has found reasonable grounds to believe that US airstrikes on civilian sites in Iran, including a primary school in Minab, may have constituted war crimes. The report examined the 28 February strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School, where investigators said the facility was clearly identifiable as a school and found no…
Israel’s UN envoy defends security measures in Syria amid regional concerns
Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, defended Israel’s security policy in Syria on Thursday (17 Sep), telling reporters ahead of a UN Security Council meeting that Israel continues to face “verified security threats” from Syrian territory. Danon said ISIS, Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continue to operate in Syria,…
Yemen’s Houthis expand influence around Bab al-Mandeb as regional tensions rise
Yemen’s Houthi movement has expanded its control along the country’s western coastline, capturing the strategic port city of Mocha and advancing towards key islands near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The group – formally known as Ansar Allah – has also claimed control…
Saudi Arabia suspends East-West pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has suspended operations on its East-West pipeline after a drone attack in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, with authorities describing the move as a precaution while damage is assessed. The Saudi Press Agency, citing a Ministry of Energy source, said the incident caused injuries and that emergency teams were deployed to secure the…
UN Special Envoy briefs Security Council on escalating Yemen conflict
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has warned the UN Security Council that Yemen is facing “the greatest risk of a return to large-scale conflict since the 2022 truce”, adding that “that risk has now turned into a harsh reality”. Speaking on Thursday (10 Sep), Grundberg said fighting had intensified across multiple front lines,…
Houthis reportedly seize strategic Yemeni port of Mokha as Red Sea tensions escalate
Houthi forces have seized the strategic Yemeni Red Sea port city of Mokha, according to multiple media reports and regional sources, marking one of the group’s most significant territorial gains since fighting escalated in recent months. The advance brings Houthi forces closer to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime corridor linking the Red Sea…
US and Iran exchange maritime strikes near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes against vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (5 Sep), marking a further escalation in their ongoing regional conflict. According to U.S. Central Command, American forces struck three Iranian oil carriers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Admiral…
Yemen conflict intensifies as Houthi offensive triggers government air strikes
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has launched air strikes against Houthi positions as heavy ground fighting intensifies in the western provinces of Taiz and Hodeidah. The clashes, among the deadliest since the 2022 truce, are centred on territory leading to the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The strikes were carried out in support of government forces responding…
Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen Makkah Agreement with new defence cooperation measures
Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen defence and political cooperation under the Makkah Agreement for Joint Defence following a meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee in İstanbul on Monday (31 Aug). The meeting brought together the three countries’ foreign ministers, defence ministers and chiefs of defence to discuss regional security,…
US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in more than a month as maritime security concerns continue
The US military has struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first direct American attack on Iranian forces in more than a month. Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesperson for US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the strikes targeted launchers after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing…
AIDA Executive Director Athena Rayburn criticises Gaza Board of Peace during UN Security Council briefing
Athena Rayburn, Executive Director of the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA), a coordinating network representing more than 100 international humanitarian and development organisations operating in the occupied Palestinian territory, criticised the performance of the Gaza Board of Peace during a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday (26 Aug). Rayburn argued that the body should…
Iran and Oman hold talks on temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor amid efforts to restore safe navigation
Iran and Oman have held further discussions on restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries outlining plans for a temporary maritime corridor following months of disruption caused by conflict. Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi said he was hopeful an agreement could soon be announced, following talks…
SDF announces dissolution following merger with Syrian military
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have announced their dissolution following the completion of their integration into Syria’s armed forces under an agreement with the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking a significant development in the country’s post-conflict transition. SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the move in Damascus, saying the merger ends the group’s role as…
Jeffrey Sachs discusses Iran’s ‘propagandised’ portrayal and decades of US-Iran tensions
World-renowned economist and public policy expert Professor Jeffrey Sachs discussed Iran, US foreign policy and international relations during the MSSc in Global Political Economy dialogue series hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Speaking during the event, Sachs examined Iran’s historical significance, its relationship with Washington, and the role of media narratives in shaping…
Pakistan and Syria agree to expand cooperation across multiple sectors as diplomatic ties deepen
Pakistan and Syria have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation following talks in Islamabad between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, including its position on the Golan Heights. He also invited President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Pakistan and called for…
Qatar and Egypt strengthen bilateral ties during seventh Joint Higher Committee meeting
The State of Qatar and Egypt held the seventh session of their Joint Higher Committee in El Alamein on Thursday (20 Aug), led by Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting reviewed…
Trump says Iran sanctions could be expanded as US maintains pressure
US President Donald Trump said his administration is considering additional sanctions on Iran after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that significant new economic measures could be announced this week. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday (19 Aug), Trump said the US already has “very draconian sanctions” in place and added, “We’ll see what happens,”…
Türkiye and Israel exchange accusations after Syrian air base strike
Israel and Türkiye have exchanged accusations following Israeli strikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur air base, intensifying tensions over their competing security interests in Syria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accused Syria of being on the verge of breaching an agreed security “status quo” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy at the base. Israel had…
UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran after reported missile launches
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards UAE territory. The UAE Ministry of Defence said air-defence systems detected the missiles, with one falling into the sea outside territorial waters and another landing within UAE territory. Iran denied involvement,…
Iran’s Qalibaf claims military and political victory over US and Israel
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has claimed that Iran achieved a “true victory” in both military and political dimensions of its conflict with the United States and Israel, arguing that Tehran’s opponents failed to meet their stated objectives. In a speech to parliamentary reporters, Qalibaf described the confrontation as an “unfair war” led by…
UN warns Yemen humanitarian crisis deepens as hunger, health collapse and climate risks intensify
The United Nations has warned that Yemen’s humanitarian crisis remains on a worsening trajectory, with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher telling the Security Council that rising hunger, failing health services and climate pressures are increasing civilian suffering. “This is OCR’s sixth briefing to this council this year on Yemen and I wish I…
Lebanon’s parliament abolishes death penalty, passes general amnesty law
Lebanon’s parliament has formally abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour, becoming the first Arab country to remove capital punishment from its laws. Justice Minister Adel Nassar described the move as a “historic step”. The decision follows an unofficial moratorium on executions that has been in place since 2004.…
Syrian court sentences President Bashar Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar Assad and his brother Maher Assad to death in absentia after finding them guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the country’s 14-year civil war. Judge Fakhareddine al-Aryan announced the ruling at Damascus’ Fourth Criminal Court, marking the first convictions against Assad or members…
Türkiye’s parliament passes PKK disarmament law to advance four-decade conflict resolution
Türkiye’s parliament has approved landmark legislation aimed at advancing the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a significant step towards ending a conflict spanning more than four decades. The 12-article law was passed by 468 members of the 600-seat parliament. It will take full effect once Türkiye’s National Security Council confirms the…
Trump calls for Iran to pay compensation, claims US has 100% control of Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said Iran should pay compensation for deaths and damage attributed to Tehran, while asserting that the US Navy controls the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the White House on Monday (10 Aug), Trump said: “If there’s damages to be paid, I think Iran should pay those damages.” He linked his…
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. The plan, overseen by the Board of Peace, proposes Hamas’s disarmament, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and Gaza’s reconstruction. Hamas said it remains committed to the agreement but maintains…
Iran issues a list of demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has outlined six conditions for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, linking the strategic waterway’s status to broader political, military and economic demands on the United States. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the strait would remain closed until Washington changes its approach.…
Yemen government launches military operation against Houthi positions after renewed attacks
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has launched a military operation against Houthi positions across multiple front lines following a series of attacks in Marib and Hadramout, signalling a renewed escalation in the country’s long-running conflict. Government military spokesperson Majid al-Nuzaili said the operation targeted Houthi positions and capabilities in response to attacks that killed and wounded…
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