Tag: IRAN
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, along with President Trump and other top administration officials, were saying publicly.
Houthi Militias Take Control of Strategic Red Sea Port in Yemen
Houthi militants seized the city of Mokha from Yemeni government forces, two Yemeni officials said on Thursday. The capture gives the Iran-backed militia leverage over a key shipping route.
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
An Artist Inspired by Men Behaving Badly
In a new show at David Kordanky Gallery, the Iranian American painter Tala Madani plumbs the lives of her characters with absurd humor and a strange tenderness.
Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping
Such assaults put the Strait of Hormuz under growing pressure as global crude prices skyrocket.
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
How Could Iran Happen? An Autopsy.
The president’s war on the “deep state” led directly to his debacle in the Middle East.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.