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Sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is "safe" for all companies except Saudi ships, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said. According to Al Jazeera, the Houthis have conquered the last stretch of the Yemeni coast on the Red Sea, completing an offensive that lasted 18 hours which guarantees them full control of the entire Red Sea coast. Axios: The US administration currently has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis
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In Yemen the pro-Iranian Houthis are still advancing and now control the entire area of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. Six missiles hit the port of Mocha - a strategic Yemeni city on the Red Sea currently under the control of the Houthis - according to what a local official told AFP, who did not specify the origin of the launchers. Shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is "safe" for all companies except Saudi ships, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said after the Iran-backed group completed its takeover of the strategic sea corridor.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman twice called US President Donald Trump yesterday, urging him to launch attacks against the Houthis, at the same time as the Iran-backed group captured the Red Sea port city of Mocha. Axios writes this quoting two US officials. Trump refused, and the officials stressed that the administration currently has no plans to take direct action against the Houthis, but one of them added that the administration will provide Saudi Arabia with intelligence information on the Houthis and targeting data.
Gulf foreign ministers are reportedly planning to meet their Iranian counterparts in a bid to gain consensus on a temporary agreement on the management of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing two people informed on the matter, according to which the meeting will be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah.
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Syria: cousin Bashar al-Assad arrested in Lebanon
The Lebanese army has arrested a distant cousin of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the son of Lebanese drug trafficker Nouh Zaiter. A Lebanese security source who asked to remain anonymous told AFP that the army had "arrested three people, including Souleimane Hilal al-Assad, son of the former Syrian leader's cousin" in the Bekaa region in eastern Lebanon. The three arrested were transferred to the Lebanese Ministry of Defense for questioning. Last month Beirut extradited a former Assad-era general to Damascus accused of various crimes, including murder and torture.
Iran, 19-year-old twins tortured and sentenced: one will be hanged
Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, 19-year-old twins, were abducted in the middle of the night by masked men while they slept in their rooms. They were in high school and had only participated in one demonstration in Isfahan during the anti-government protests in January.
Iran, 19-year-old twins tortured and sentenced: one will be hanged
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Yemen, UN: "Worried about building seizure by Houthis"
The spokesperson for the UN secretary general expressed "concern" over the seizure in Yemen by the Houthis of an "important joint United Nations complex used for humanitarian activities". The complex, explained Farhan Haq, hosts the staff of various UN agencies committed to providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities in the area. "We reiterate - he added - that humanitarian personnel, structures and assets must be respected and protected at all times. Safe and unhindered humanitarian access must also be guaranteed".
Saudi Arabia: East-West oil pipeline closed after attacks
The Saudi authorities have closed the East-West oil pipeline in the areas of Riyadh and Medina following some attacks that injured several people. An Energy Ministry official told state media. "The East-West pipeline, in the regions of Riyadh and Medina, was the subject of several attacks on Thursday morning," the official told the SPA news agency, adding: "The pipeline was closed as a precaution and the attacks caused some injuries."
Lebanon, relative of Bashar al-Assad arrested
The Lebanese army has arrested a relative of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as well as the son of notorious Lebanese drug trafficker Nouh Zaiter, according to a security source. The source, who asked to remain anonymous, said the military "arrested three people, including Suleiman Hilal al-Assad, the son of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's cousin," as they were caught consuming drugs in the eastern Bekaa region. “Among those arrested was also Nouh Zaiter's son,” named Ali, the source added, referring to the well-known Lebanese drug trafficker captured by the army last year. The source also specified that "the Syrian detainee is a civilian" and not a former officer. The three were transferred to the Lebanese Ministry of Defense for questioning. Syria and Lebanon have been trying to turn the page in their relations since Assad was overthrown on December 8, 2024 and following the weakening of its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. Earlier this month, Lebanese authorities arrested a former Syrian intelligence officer and several accomplices who allegedly planned attacks against the new Syrian government forces. Last month Beirut extradited to Damascus a former Assad-era general accused of crimes including murder and torture.
Oil closes lower but Brent over 104 dollars
Oil prices fell but remained on track to end the week higher than 9%, while U.S. diesel prices hit an all-time high as attacks along Middle Eastern shipping lanes fueled fears of prolonged supply disruptions. The WTI lost 2.37% to 100.05 dollars a barrel, Brent fell by 2.8% to 104.61 dollars a barrel. The Saudi authorities have closed the East-West oil pipeline in the areas of Riyadh and Medina following some attacks that injured several people. An Energy Ministry official told state media. "The East-West oil pipeline, in the regions of Riyadh and Medina, was the subject of several attacks on Thursday morning", the official told the SPA news agency, adding that "the pipeline was closed as a precaution and the attacks caused some injuries". During the session, both benchmarks had reached their highest levels since mid-May, only to reverse course after news reported by the Financial Times that Middle Eastern foreign ministers were trying to reach a temporary deal with Iran to manage maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday, Brent and WTI rose more than 6% following an escalation of attacks on ships in the region; However, traders began to tone down their risk perception on Friday. “The factors that triggered panic yesterday are easing today,” said Phil Flynn, senior analyst at Price Futures Group. The East-West pipeline is a very important infrastructure that allows the Kingdom to divert crude oil exports avoiding the Strait of Hormuz. Prices remained low as further reports emerged that a pipeline pumping station had been damaged by Iran-linked militants. “It is surprising that the oil market remains lower in light of news of the Houthi rebel attack on the East-West pipeline, an event that would involve 7 million barrels of crude oil,” said Andrew Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates. "Repairing a pumping station would require much more work than repairing a break in the pipeline itself," Lipow explained. "The electrical systems should be restored and the pumping system repaired." Saudi Arabia's crude supply fell by 2.3 million barrels a day over the month, hitting 6 million barrels a day in August, the lowest level in more than three decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday, citing attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. Contributing to increasing concerns about regional oil flows was the news that, on Friday, Yemen's Houthi rebels aligned with Iran reached the island of Perim, in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait; The news, reported to Reuters by four Yemeni government sources, suggests a possible strengthening of their control over one of the world's vital shipping routes. Iran said it attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, in response to the US attack on five Iranian oil tankers. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it would step up its response in case of further attacks. Preliminary ship tracking data released today showed vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven on Thursday, down from eleven the previous day.
Military and diplomatic stalemate in Iran. And the US is increasingly alone
Six months after the start of the war, the USA and Iran are trapped in inaction: Washington cannot afford an escalation, but diplomacy is at a standstill. And with Oman and Qatar alone in direct negotiations with Iran, Washington's isolation in the region is growing.
Military and diplomatic stalemate in Iran. And the US is increasingly alone
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Iran-US war, how much did the six months of conflict cost
More than six months after the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic of Iran, consumers continue to face a barrage of price increases, starting with energy products with the prices of gasoline, diesel and gas steadily rising. As with the fate of the conflict, there is currently no end in sight regarding the additional costs caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Here's a balance sheet.
Iran-US war, how much did the six months of conflict cost
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How much dependence on fossils costs Europe after Hormuz
According to an analysis by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), between March and August 2026, the crisis globally increased spending on fossil fuel imports by over 282 billion euros. The shock was particularly impactful because it did not only affect oil.
How much dependence on fossils costs Europe after Hormuz
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Media: "In Yemen government forces have announced raids near Mocha"
The Yemeni armed forces, supported by Riyadh, have announced raids on the key city of Mocha, which the Houthi rebels have taken control of: Al Jazeera reports, citing a military spokesperson. This source said the air force was hitting targets along the road connecting Taiz and Mocha, believed to be a crucial route to secure supplies.
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IDF rejects the accusations of the film Naza: "Anonymous testimonies and contradictions"
"The IDF categorically rejects the accusations" contained in the film 'Naza' presented at the Venice Film Festival. The spokesperson for the Israeli army underlines in a note that "the film is based on anonymous testimonies from individuals whose identities cannot be verified, nor can it be established whether they served in the IDF, in what role, or whether they were involved in the events which are the subject of the accusations". According to the Israeli forces, the film about the war in Gaza directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor also contains "internal and absurd contradictions, such as the claim that unintentional damage resulting from legitimate attacks was perpetrated deliberately or constituted part of a 'genocide', without understanding its meaning." "The Israel Defense Forces operate in the Gaza Strip to protect Israeli civilians and direct their military activity against terrorist organizations, first and foremost Hamas, in accordance with international law and the laws of armed conflict. In this context, the IDF strikes military targets and makes unprecedented efforts to minimize harm to civilians", underlines the spokesperson, while "Hamas continues to operate systematically within the civilian context, infiltrating its agents and military infrastructure among the population and exploiting civilian areas for terrorist purposes". And "if specific suspicions of violations of the law by a soldier emerge, the IDF is committed to thoroughly investigating and prosecuting those responsible through independent law enforcement mechanisms. A soldier who witnesses a violation of the law is required, by military order, to report it so that the need to launch an investigation can be assessed. This also applies to the people interviewed for the film", continues the note. Finally, on "allegations relating to the use of artificial intelligence, decisions regarding the selection and approval of attacks are made exclusively by human personnel, in accordance with IDF guidelines, and not by artificial intelligence"
