US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions'
The US and nine other countries across the Americas in a joint statement condemned what they called Iran's "terrorist actions".
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Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The chief executive of Saudi Aramco warned that the world's oil stockpiles are now "scarily thin". Amin Nasser said the conflict reduced oil supply from the region by "nearly 3bn barrels", with over 1bn barrels of oil released from reserves to…
Saudi Aramco chief warns of 'scarily thin’ global oil stockpiles, amid war on Iran
The chief executive of Saudi Aramco warned that the world's oil stockpiles are now "scarily thin".
US Navy helicopter disappears after declaring emergency over Red Sea near Saudi Arabia
A US Navy helicopter disappeared from publicly available flight-tracking data after it declared and emergency over the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia.
UN chief arrives in Pakistan for talks on mediation efforts between US, Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has touched down in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani senior government officials, expected to last for three days.
Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory
The Syrian Ambassador to the UN has condemned Israel's continued assaults on Syrian territory, calling on a full withdrawal from the country.
Israeli politician calls Gaza's population, including babies, the 'enemy'
Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin said that the entire population in Gaza, including babies and children, are the "enemy" during an interview with the Jerusalem Post.
Hormuz Strait disruptions could lead to global food security crisis, International Chamber of Commerce Chief warns
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food security crisis, the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) John Denton warned.
Qatar emir vows continued support for Yemen's sovereignty
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged ongoing backing for peace and stability in Yemen, as well as support for its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Trump says high gas prices 'small price to pay for keeping the world safe'
US president Donal Trump told rally goers in Grand Island, Nebraska, that high gas prices were a "small price to pay" for keeping the country and the world safe.
The UK's Green Party declares 'Zionism is racism'
The UK’s Green Party declared that 'Zionism is racism' at its party conference in Brighton yesterday, passing the motion by 1,022 votes to 813.
UK threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate closure: Report
The UK warned Israel that it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats from the Israeli embassy in London unless Tel Aviv's decision to close the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem is reversed, Ynet reported.
Saudi-led coalition claims destruction of depot housing 20 ballistic missiles in northern Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it destroyed a platform for launching ballistic missiles in the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, alongside a depot housing 20 ballistic missiles in north western Saada, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
Watch: Israeli Druze politician calls for seizing of Syria's Sweida
Ayoob Kara, an Israeli Druze politician and the country's former minister of communication, stated that the Israeli Druze community would not back down from seizing Sweida, a southern Syrian city mostly inhabited by Druze Syrians.
Israeli forces raid Qalqilyah in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces launched a raid on the city of Qalqilyah in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday.
CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report
Israel is at risk of internal collapse or civil war because of tensions among Israelis, an August report by CIA experts tasked with providing “alternative analysis” said, according to a report by Drop Site News published on Monday.
Israeli forces wound at least one in Gaza
Israeli forces wounded at least one person by gunfire in al-Karamah district, northwest of Gaza City, local sources reported.
Houthis target Riyadh airpot, declare Saudi airspace open target except for holy sites
The Iran-affiliated Yemeni group targeted King Khaled International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh for the second time on Monday.
CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report
Israel is at risk of internal collapse or civil war because of tensions among Israelis, an August report by CIA experts tasked with providing “alternative analysis” said, according to a report by Drop Site News published on Monday.
Houthis claim Mocha still under their control
The Houthi Deputy Governor of Taiz Governorate, Fuad Sinan, issued a video statement from Mocha city, denying the claims made earlier by the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces of taking control of the city.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca Pact amid war with Houthis
Turkey and Pakistan said they will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of their new mutual defence alliance, the Mecca Pact, in a move that could deepen the Houthis' isolation in the region.
Trump says Saudi, Yemeni attacks against Houthis will work out 'very well'
US President Donald Trump showed optimism regarding the outcomes of the current offensive led by Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces against the Houthis.
Pakistan and Turkey to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis
In a joint statement issued by the Makkah Alliance, Pakistan and Turkey announced that they would provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid its war with the Houthis, following the emergency meeting of the Political Strategy and Defence Committee of the alliance.
Makkah alliance to activate 'collective deterrence', Saudi Arabia's minister of defence announces
Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khaled bin Salman announced that the Makkah alliance will activate "collective deterrence" amid the current escalation with the Houthis in Yemen, following an emergency meeting of the alliance's Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh.
Yemen: Video shows armoured vehicle ramming unarmed and armed men as fighting rages
Multiple videos have emerged on social media showing what appear to be Yemeni -government-aligned soldiers in an armoured vehicle driving over bodies and armed and unarmed men amid a counter-offensive against the Houthis.
US mission issues warning for US citizens in Saudi Arabia
The US mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert for American citizens in the kingdom amid the ongoing escalations with the Houthis in Yemen.
Iran's president says negotiations with US are meaningless, state media reports
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations with the US are meaningless, according to state media.
Trump says rise of petrol prices no longer due to Strait of Hormuz
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump stated that the rise in petrol prices is no longer due to the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says rise of gasoline prices no longer due to Strait of Hormuz
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump stated that the rise of gasoline prices is no longer due to the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey condemns deployment of space weapons after American weapons reach orbit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the deployment of weapons into outer space, following recent disclosures that armed military assets have already been placed in Earth’s orbit.
Three years after Israeli bombing, Palestinian man recovers wife's remains
For nearly three years, Adham Heriz, 41, waited to recover and bury the bodies of his wife and children.
Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians and force mass expulsions
An Israeli mathematics lecturer has been indicted over an alleged plan to kill hundreds of Palestinian citizens of Israel and Palestinians in the occupied territories, and force them from their homes.
Yemen's Saudi-backed forces announce takeover of Mocha
Yemeni Saudi-backed forces have taken over Mocha city, west of Taiz province, a military source told Saba, the Yemeni news agency affiliated with government forces.
Father of man killed by Israeli fire during 7 October calls Netanyahu a traitor
The father of an Israeli man killed by Israeli military fire during the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023 has branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "traitor", and told him: "You did not protect my son."
IRGC turns back tanker in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman was turned back by Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to an incident report from UKMTO.
Thousands transferred from Syria to Iraq face possible execution over alleged IS links, HRW says
Thousands of men and boys suspected of links to the Islamic State (IS) group are at risk of abuse and unfair prosecution in Iraq , Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned.
Saudi Arabia has right to defend itself from Houthi attacks, says Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Saudi Arabia has the "right to defend" itself from Houthi attacks.
Yemen's Saudi-backed forces begin 'strategic offensive' in Sanaa
Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces said on Monday that they had begun a “strategic offensive” in Yemen's capital Sanaa.
Rubio says US still confident its bases are secure after UK incident
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington still has confidence in the security of all of its bases, after five men were arrested near a British air base that hosts American bombers on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges UK to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate
Emily Thornberry, chair of parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on Britain to refuse compliance with Israel ’s closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.
Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say
Turkey supplied anti-drone air defence systems to Ukraine earlier this year, allowing Kyiv to test new products and bolster its capabilities, several people familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye.
Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges Britain to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate
Emily Thornberry, chair of parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on Britain to refuse compliance with Israel ’s closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.
How the Foreign Office veiled Israel's crimes in Gaza to keep British arms flowing
Twenty-five years have passed since sociologist Stanley Cohen asked a question that remains just as urgent today as it was when he first posed it.
Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say
Turkey supplied anti-drone air defence systems to Ukraine earlier this year, allowing Kyiv to test new products and bolster its capabilities, several people familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye.
Yemen's child soldiers: How poverty and war are pushing minors to the frontlines
Ibrahim is 17, but he already knows how to handle a Kalashnikov. He says he is not formally enlisted in the Yemeni government forces, but he fights shoulder to shoulder with his older brother and cousins.
Yemen’s child soldiers: How poverty and war are pushing minors to the frontlines
Ibrahim is 17, but he already knows how to handle a Kalashnikov. He says he is not formally enlisted in the Yemeni government forces, but he fights shoulder to shoulder with his older brother and cousins.
Can Baghdad gain control over paramilitary groups amid US war on Iran?
With the US withdrawing its forces from its territories, Iraq is moving towards bringing the country’s powerful paramilitary groups under greater state control, a process that will require navigating competing interests among the groups, Baghdad and Washington.
Israel bans Zack Polanski after Green Party backs 'Zionism is racism' motion
Israel has banned Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after the party approved a motion at its conference declaring "Zionism is racism".
US removes bombers from UK base at centre of mystery incident
The US has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed was likely backed by Iran.
Making a Killing: Who profits from slaughter in Gaza and Yemen?
“The global trade in weapons is a business that counts its profits in billions, and its losses in human lives.”
Three years after Israeli bombing, Palestinian man recovers wife's remains
For nearly three years, Adham Heriz, 41, waited to recover and bury the bodies of his wife and children.
Yemen's Saudi-backed forces claim key gains around Bab al-Mandab strait
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces said on Monday that they had seized key positions on the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis.
Israel bans Zack Polanski after Green Party backs 'Zionism is racism' motion
Israel has banned Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after the party approved a motion at its conference declaring "Zionism is racism".
Is Ethiopia repeating its oldest mistake?
Ethiopia’s history has come back to haunt it. Late last month, seven armed groups - among them the Fano militia in Amhara, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Oromo Liberation Army - announced the formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, and vowed to remove Prime Minister Abiy…
Toilet seats, toys and hair clips: The strangest items Israel still barred from Gaza
A toilet seat is all that stands between Dima Awad and moving out of her makeshift tent before winter.
'We're waiting to sweep up their votes': Three days inside the Green Party conference
When I sat down with Mothin Ali early on Sunday, he was in an energetic mood. It was the third and final day of what must have been an arduous Green Party conference for its co-deputy leader, who was dressed in his usual suit and flat cap.
Morning update
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed. Majid Abdullah al-Nuzaili indicated that the operations took…
IRGC commander says US forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders
A top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said that the US army has moved 1,000km away from Iran's borders.
Yemeni government forces claim over 1,120 attacks against Houthi positions
The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed.
Is Britain fuelling the war in Yemen?
Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is at its worst since the 2022 truce, and nearly 130,000 Yemenis have been displaced in recent weeks. Now UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved RAF refuelling for Saudi fighter jets. The government calls it time-limited and defensive.
Yemen’s government calls for international support against Houthis
The foreign minister of Yemen’s government is requesting the international community's backing against the Houthis.
Watch: German police detain anti-genocide protesters on Unity Day
German police were seen violently detaining several anti-genocide protesters during Unity Day demonstrations, as protesters gathered to condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza and chanted “Free Palestine”.
Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter
Mary Abu Dawud and her mother Maysaa were among the five Palestinians killed in the al-Asala residential building, after three strikes hit the area at around 1.30am, according to Palestinian authorities and church representatives.
Report: US expected to deploy more troops, aircraft to Middle East
The US is expected to deploy more troops and aircraft to Israel the upcoming weeks, Israeli news website Walla reported.
Election panel orders Netanyahu to remove 'election propaganda' videos
The chairman of Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman ordered that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu remove online videos where military and public resources were used without authorisation, according to Haaretz.
Israeli troops kill man in southern Syria
The Israeli army early on Monday killed a man in southern Syria, as it continues to carry out raids in the country.
Watch: Saudi air strike hits foam factory in Yemen’s Sanaa
Smoke rises as people attempt to extinguish a fire inside a foam factory in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, following a strike that Houthi-run broadcaster Al Masirah attributed to Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces said they carried out strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa and elsewhere on Sunday.
No military solution to US-Iran war, Iranian foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States’ war against the Islamic Republic, with talks on ending the war between the two countries apparently at an impasse.
Lebanon seeks 'new chapter' with Iran, prime minister says
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon wants a new chapter in relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference.
Israel slams Green Party after members vote to define Zionism as racism
Israel has accused the Green Party of England and Wales of giving "legitimacy to terrorism" after its members voted on Sunday to recognise Zionism as a form of racism.
Israel says it killed head of Turkish NGO, Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes
The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had killed the director of a Turkish NGO in a strike, accusing him of being a member of Hamas's armed wing.
Explosions reported near tanker off southern Yemen: UKMTO
A tanker reported seeing several explosions nearby about 60 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port city of Mocha in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.
Israel shells Syria's Quneitra while Qatar and Jordan condemn its excavation near occupied Golan
Israeli forces shelled farmland between Buraiqa and Kodana in southern Quneitra, Syria' s Al-Ikhbariah TV reported on Sunday.
Israeli strikes and detonations hit several towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out a large detonation in the Wadi Hassan area, on the outskirts of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Israeli opposition leader calls for Jordanian-Israeli control over West Bank
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday called for the Palestinian Authority (PA) to be dismantled and for an Israeli-Jordanian confederation to control parts of the West Bank currently under the PA's control, according to Haaretz.
One killed, over 15 wounded by Israeli forces and settlers in West Bank
Israeli violence continued to escalate across the occupied West Bank on Sunday. More than 15 people were wounded and one person was killed in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers on Palestinian towns and villages, the Wafa news agency reported.
Iranian oil minister steps down
Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, the president's office said in a statement on Sunday, amid long queues at petrol stations caused by the ongoing war and US sanctions.
Netanyahu orders security review of international flights to Israel after Flydubai incident
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ordered a security review of international flights to Israel after a co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash an Israel-bound flight from Dubai.
Over 70 dead in fighting around Yemen's Taiz in 24 hours
More than 70 people have been killed over the past day in fighting in and around the southwestern Yemeni province of Taiz, AFP reported on Sunday, citing sources from both sides.
Iran airlines resume flights to Iraq’s Najaf after US exemption
Iranian airlines resumed flights to Iraq ’s Najaf on Sunday after the United States granted Baghdad an exemption allowing sanctioned Iranian carriers to operate to the city holy to Shia Muslims, AFP reported.
Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday, Turkey says
A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey , Saudi Arabia , and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Sunday.
‘The Israeli occupation does not distinguish’: Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter
Fourteen-year-old Fuad woke up at around 5am on Saturday at his father’s house to get ready for school.
‘The Israeli occupation does not distinguish’: Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter
Fourteen-year-old Fuad woke up at around 5am on Saturday at his father’s house to get ready for school.
Green Party recognises Zionism as a form of racism and backs single Palestinian state
The Green Party of England and Wales has voted to declare Zionism a form of racism in an unprecedented move at its party conference in Brighton, Middle East Eye has learnt.
Green Party recognises Zionism as a form of racism and backs single Palestinian state
The Green Party of England and Wales has voted to declare Zionism a form of racism in an unprecedented move at its party conference in Brighton, Middle East Eye has learnt.
As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection: Opinion by Fareed Taamallah
Every October, the ancient olive groves in my hometown and across the occupied West Bank become dynamic hubs of life and labour. For generations of Palestinians , the olive harvest has been the pulse of our economic survival and a living link to our ancestors. The olive tree, resilient and deep-rooted, is a symbol of…
Houthis claim attacks on Aramco sites in Saudi Arabia
The Houthi group has claimed a series of attacks on sites belonging to Saudi energy giant Aramco in Riyadh and the Khurais area in the east of the kingdom.
US response to Hormuz proposal currently 'under review' by Tehran
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a US response to a proposal put forward by Tehran is currently "under review".
Yemeni government to launch military campaign to reclaim Houthi-controlled territory
Yemen's internationally recognised government will launch military operations in a bid to recover Houthi-controlled territory, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi has confirmed.
As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection
Every October, the ancient olive groves in my hometown and across the occupied West Bank become dynamic hubs of life and labour. For generations of Palestinians , the olive harvest has been the pulse of our economic survival and a living link to our ancestors. The olive tree, resilient and deep-rooted, is a symbol of…
Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes have struck two areas in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.
Houthis cut vital supply road to Yemen's Taiz
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday cut a vital supply route linking Taiz with Aden - the interim capital of the Saudi-backed government - the AFP news agency is reporting, citing security sources.
Iran to increase the range of its missiles, army spokesperson tells Fars
Iran will upgrade the range of its missiles in the midst of the war with the US, as American forces are now positioned as far as 1,000km (621 miles) away from the Iranian coast, army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia told Fars news agency on Sunday.
Gaza facing shortages of vital medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment
Wafa reports, citing medical sources, that Gaza is facing worsening shortages of medical equipment needed for diagnoses and monitoring of thousands of patients.
Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5bn Neom stadium planned for 2034 World Cup, report says
Saudi Arabia has quietly shelved plans for a $2.5bn stadium planned as a venue for the 2034 Fifa World Cup, as delays to the country's flagship Neom development cast doubt over some of the kingdom's most ambitious projects.
More on death of Palestinian man at Tulkarm checkpoint
Al Jazeera reported earlier that a Palestinian man had been killed by Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint east of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and occupied West Bank
Two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in attacks in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
NAZA: Israeli embassies in UK and US promote rival documentary to challenge Gaza genocide allegations
Israeli embassies in the United States and the United Kingdom are promoting a copycat NAZA, nearly a month after the release of the original that focuses on testimony of Israelis killing Palestinians in Gaza.
Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Sunday, without specifying when the incident occurred.
Six-year-old killed by Israeli attacks in central Gaza
A six-year-old Palestinian girl has succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli attack in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah, Wafa news agency reports, citing medical sources.