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iran
The American Conservative
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

The Historical Amnesia of Bombing Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John Cornyn are calling for military strikes on Iran, while Nikki Haley urges a forceful retaliation against Iran.
The recent drone strike on American troops in Jordan has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns about the potential for a wider war in the Middle East. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
World news

Low-trust' ties: What's next for Pakistan, Iran after tit-for-tat attacks?

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions after military strikes on each other's territory.
The lack of trust between the two neighbors will continue to impact their relations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Unacceptable': Biden denounced for bypassing Congress over Yemen strikes

Lawmakers criticize Biden for not seeking congressional approval for military strikes in Yemen.
The strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. [ more ]
moreiran
yemen
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

U.S. and Britain Strike Houthi Sites in Yemen

The United States and Britain carried out large-scale military strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen.
The strikes were intended to disrupt the Houthis' ability to attack shipping lanes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Grant Shapps dismisses significance of Tory-backed poll suggesting Labour on course for landslide election win UK politics live

The UK has no interest in taking part in any wider conflict in Yemen but is waiting to see what happens before deciding on further military strikes against Houthi forces.
The YouGov MRP polling suggests that without Reform UK on the ballot, Labour would fail to win a majority and the Tories would retain just 169 seats, while Labour would have a 120-seat majority. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Houthis Vow Revenge for U.S. Strikes in Yemen, as Conflict Escalates

Houthi forces in Yemen have vowed to retaliate for recent military strikes by the US and UK.
The strikes were a response to intensifying attacks on commercial vessels and warships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Escalates Violence in Middle East by Bombing Yemen

The United States and Britain launched military strikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
The strikes have raised fears of an escalation of conflict in the region. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak says UK acted in self-defence' with Yemen airstrikes

UK Prime Minister defends military strikes in Yemen as self-defense
Calls for parliamentary scrutiny and approval of military assault in Yemen [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

David Cameron appears to not rule out further action after UK strikes in Yemen

David Cameron does not rule out further action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
UK and US forces bombed Houthi military facilities in response to attacks on commercial shipping. [ more ]
moreyemen
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

U.S. missiles strike targets in Yemen linked to the Houthi militia.

The United States and its allies carried out military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi drone and missile attacks against commercial shipping.
The strikes were an expansion of the war in the Middle East that the Biden administration had sought to avoid for three months. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

UK cabinet set to discuss possible strikes on Houthi rebels'

UK cabinet meeting to discuss possible military strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.
US forces likely to be involved in any UK strikes. [ more ]
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