Iran reportedly expands influence on Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Houthi takeover - report
The goal of the Houthis is to create a new reality along the Red Sea. They are digging trenches in the mountains to prevent the government forces from retaking the area.
US deployed more than 50,000 troops during Iran war, inspector general report says
A new US inspector general report provides fresh details on the Iran war effort, covering April-June 2026 and revealing new data on the campaign beyond previously known Iranian attacks on US bases.
Three members of Syria's security forces killed in southern Syria attack by outlawed group
It remains unclear who the perpetrators were in the clash in southern Syria. There are tensions closer to Israel in villages near Quneitra, where locals complain of weekly IDF raids and shelling.
Iranian arms and foreign components sustain Houthi military buildup, CAR report says
A new CAR report finds that Iranian support and foreign-made components continue to sustain Houthi missile, drone and maritime weapons programs.
Is the Saudi defense pact misunderstood amid Houthi attacks? - analysis
The concept behind the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement seems more about starting a process than enabling these countries to rapidly deploy to any of their partners' homelands.
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated
Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran? - analysis
Dozens of US Reaper drones were lost in the Iran war, is there a silver lining? Many other countries that use large drones, including Israel, are learning from the war and may pivot to new tech.
Saudi Arabia increasingly threatened by Houthis' advance - analysis
Saudi Arabia shot down a Houthi drone outside of Mecca, but the Saudi military response remains in disarray.
Iran-linked drone attacks target Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
A Kurdish Iranian opposition group said Iran targeted its headquarters in northern Iraq, the latest in a series of attacks on anti-Tehran factions.
Saudi-Egyptian relations key focus as Crown Prince MBS visits Egypt amid Houthi attacks - analysis
“The two leaders will exchange views on regional developments amid the latest tensions and changes in the region, while also discussing ways to strengthen Egyptian-Saudi relations."
