THE LATEST | CANADANew York Times: An expeditionary force of American Marines arrived in the Middle East on Saturday, as the Houthis, the Iran-allied militant group in Yemen, entered the widening Iran conflict by launching an unsuccessful missile attack on Israel.
Even though President Trump has said there are “very strong talks” underway with Iran on a diplomatic solution, a series of strikes on Friday and Saturday gave no indication the fighting was ebbing…
Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
After the United States and Israel began attacking Iran in late February, expectations grew that the Houthis might enter the conflict, especially as other Iranian proxy groups in Lebanon and Iraq became involved.
The Houthi attack on Israel on Saturday demonstrated that, despite heavy Israeli strikes on its leadership and infrastructure, the group remains capable of responding…
Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war
The Houthis’ decision to target Israel is the latest escalation of a conflict that has spread across the energy-rich Gulf, sending oil and gas prices to multi-year highs as Iran has attacked Washington’s Arab allies.
If the rebels step up their involvement in the war, it could further disrupt shipping through critical maritime routes and apply greater pressure on Israeli air defences, particularly its stock of missile interceptors…
Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should President Donald Trump choose to escalate.
Any potential ground operation would fall short of a full-scale invasion and could instead involve raids by a mixture of Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops, said the officials. All spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss highly sensitive military plans that have been in development for weeks…
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings…
HORMUZ TRACKER: Ships Exit Persian Gulf Through Iranian Corridor
A trickle of ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz along a route hugging the Iranian coastline as the war enters a second month. Only four vessels have been visible leaving the Persian Gulf over the past day…
Saudi Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz Hits 7 Million Barrel Goal
Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz is pumping oil at its full capacity of 7 million barrels a day, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The technical milestone is the culmination of the kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its oil flowing after the effective closure of their main export route. Flotillas of tankers have been redirected to the Red Sea port of Yanbu to collect the oil, providing an important lifeline for global supply…
How long can Iran keep firing missiles?
Five analysts assess Tehran’s capacity to sustain barrages against Israel and Gulf states…
How Pakistan Wooed Trump and Styled Itself as a Peace Broker in Iran Conflict
It is a remarkable return to the White House’s confidence for a country that Trump in his first term dismissed as a bad-faith actor that had given the U.S. nothing but “lies & deceit.”
Pakistan’s emergence as a possible peace broker is testament to how its powerful officials have cultivated Trump and entered into deals involving the president’s inner circle, cryptocurrency and critical minerals, propelling Pakistan back into America’s favor…
Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War
President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects…
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