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Stuck Between War and Surrender: Why Saudi Arabia Faces Limited Options Against the HuthisPolitics

Stuck Between War and Surrender: Why Saudi Arabia Faces Limited Options Against the Huthis

Saudi Arabia faces limited and costly options as escalating Huthi advances and attacks threaten the kingdom, potentially dragging Riyadh into a wider regional conflict.

Egypt Independent|September 14, 2026|1
Middle East Update: Iran Talks in Oman Postponed as Oil Prices Surge Toward $108Economy

Middle East Update: Iran Talks in Oman Postponed as Oil Prices Surge Toward $108

Iran talks in Oman are postponed, Houthi rebels suffer losses in Yemen, and oil prices approach $108 a barrel following a pipeline shutdown in Saudi Arabia.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Iran-Gulf Regional Talks Shelved as Oman Cites Unfavorable ConditionsBreaking News

Iran-Gulf Regional Talks Shelved as Oman Cites Unfavorable Conditions

Planned talks between Iran and Gulf states have been put on hold after Oman announced that current conditions are not right for constructive dialogue. The postponement follows regional tensions, shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and disagreements among Gulf nations.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Iran Conflict Updates: Oman Gulf Meeting Postponed as Regional Tensions EscalateBreaking News

Iran Conflict Updates: Oman Gulf Meeting Postponed as Regional Tensions Escalate

Tensions mount as a Gulf meeting in Oman is postponed and multiple attacks are reported involving the Houthis, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and regional assets.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Why Brics Succeeds as a Global Bridge Rather Than a Traditional BlocEconomy

Why Brics Succeeds as a Global Bridge Rather Than a Traditional Bloc

The Brics group functions best not as a traditional geopolitical bloc, but as a vital bridge connecting diverse nations with competing interests across the globe.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Former Qatari Prime Minister Calls for Direct Gulf Talks with Iran and Firm Stance on Saudi SecurityPolitics

Former Qatari Prime Minister Calls for Direct Gulf Talks with Iran and Firm Stance on Saudi Security

Former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad has called for direct Gulf talks with Iran ahead of a planned meeting in Oman, while urging a unified stance on Saudi security.

Doha News|September 13, 2026
Iran and Gulf Nations Set for Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing BlockadePolitics

Iran and Gulf Nations Set for Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Blockade

Iran announces a meeting in Oman with Iraq and Gulf countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though Bahrain has declined to participate.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026
How the War on Iran Exposes the Geopolitical Boundaries and Limitations of BRICSEconomy

How the War on Iran Exposes the Geopolitical Boundaries and Limitations of BRICS

The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi revealed the bloc's internal divisions and limitations regarding the US-Israel war on Iran, highlighting the challenges of uniting diverse national interests into a single geopolitical strategy.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Commercial Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran TensionsEconomy

Commercial Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz resulting in one death, while regional tensions mount and Houthi rebels claim an attack on a Saudi military base.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026
Inside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Push to Showcase a Dramatic Iran Rescue on '60 Minutes'Politics

Inside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Push to Showcase a Dramatic Iran Rescue on '60 Minutes'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees pushed for downed F-15 crew members to be featured in a '60 Minutes' report, despite initial reservations from the airmen and military officials.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026
Escalating Tensions: Houthi Strike on Saudi Border Injures Two Amid Regional ConflictBreaking News

Escalating Tensions: Houthi Strike on Saudi Border Injures Two Amid Regional Conflict

A Houthi projectile strike on the Saudi border injures two people as regional conflicts escalate, prompting reactions from international leaders and ongoing refugee movements.

The National|September 13, 2026|1
Diplomatic Tensions Ease as Iran Clarifies Stance Alongside Turkish Airlines Turbulence ReportsBreaking News

Diplomatic Tensions Ease as Iran Clarifies Stance Alongside Turkish Airlines Turbulence Reports

Iran’s Pezeshkian states that the nation is not at war with Saudi Arabia, amidst separate reports of severe turbulence on a Turkish Airlines flight.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Gaza Conflict Documentary 'NAZA' Earns Special Jury Prize at Venice Film FestivalCulture

Gaza Conflict Documentary 'NAZA' Earns Special Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival

The Gaza-focused documentary 'NAZA' won the Special Jury Prize at Venice, as Iran and UAE held their first talks at the BRICS summit.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Strategic Houthi Advances Along Yemen's Coast Raise Global Oil Concerns and Intensify US-Iran TensionsPolitics

Strategic Houthi Advances Along Yemen's Coast Raise Global Oil Concerns and Intensify US-Iran Tensions

Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast threaten critical oil supply routes and raise fears of a broader conflict, pushing oil prices above $100.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil PipelineEconomy

Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Pipeline

Iraq has temporarily closed three border crossings with Iran and initiated a joint investigation after confirming that drone attacks on a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline were launched from its territory.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Iran Applauds Houthi Capture of Yemen's Red Sea Coast as Strategic Leverage Against the USPolitics

Iran Applauds Houthi Capture of Yemen's Red Sea Coast as Strategic Leverage Against the US

Iranian officials and state media are celebrating the Houthis' strategic capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, viewing the advances as a major victory and leverage against the United States.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Trump Suggests Iran Likely Responsible for Saudi Oil Pipeline AttackBreaking News

Trump Suggests Iran Likely Responsible for Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack

Trump stated that Iran is likely responsible for the attack on a Saudi oil pipeline, as detailed in a short video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Trump Points to Iran as Likely Culprit Behind Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline AttackBreaking News

Trump Points to Iran as Likely Culprit Behind Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is likely responsible for a drone attack on a vital Saudi oil pipeline, which forced its precautionary closure amid escalating regional tensions.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026
Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed ProxiesEconomy

Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed Proxies

Simultaneous drone attacks from Iraq and Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure highlight a dangerous new alignment among Iran-backed regional proxies amid escalating tensions.

The National|September 12, 2026|1
Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Capture Strategic Red Sea Island and Port, Threatening Global Shipping LanesPolitics

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Capture Strategic Red Sea Island and Port, Threatening Global Shipping Lanes

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured the strategic Perim Island and the port town of Mocha, raising global concerns over vital Red Sea shipping routes and potential impacts on oil prices amidst the wider US-Iran conflict.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026|1