Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news
Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say
Saudi Arabia and allied Yemeni forces launched a major ground and air offensive aimed at retaking territory that the rebels seized a month ago along Yemen’s western Red Sea coast and on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
The deal signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian collapsed within weeks amid renewed military actions and disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical water which one-fifth world's oil flowed through before the war.
Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the war
Now, more than a week into a 32-day campaign blitz for Republican candidates, Trump is doubling down on that message, telling voters he's winning the war while darkly warning he's ready to "finish it off" if Iran doesn't capitulate.
Munition blast during school trip kills student in Israel, and other Mideast developments
Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Shipping officials, meanwhile, said two Singapore-registered cargo vessels had been hit by “unknown projectiles” as they went through the strait on Tuesday and Wednesday. One sank, while the other reached safety. All crew members were evacuated from the first ship, and no injuries were reported in either incident, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks
A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Netanyahu is Israel’s longest serving prime minister, holding onto power for more than 18 years over three separate tenures. Israel has no term limits. His opponents are urging voters to deny him another premiership, arguing that Netanyahu’s failures led to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and that he has evaded responsibility.
UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news
