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War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

By Elwely Elwelly, Yomna Ehab and Muhammad Al Gebaly DUBAI/CAIRO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked four cities in the south of U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a major expansion of the

Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt

Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt

By Enas Alashray, Nayera Abdallah and Jana Choukeir CAIRO/DUBAI, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked four cities in the south of U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a major expansion of the

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese village kill 12, plus other key Mideast developments

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese village kill 12, plus other key Mideast developments

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a southern Lebanese village have killed 12 people including two children

Iran threatens US with new 'economic warfare' and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Iran threatens US with new 'economic warfare' and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

By Enas Alashray CAIRO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran threatened the United States with "economic warfare" on Tuesday and said it had fired an advanced missile at U.S. warships, underscoring the risks of further escalation in the war only days after both sides traded blows again.

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military has denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “total lie.”

Israeli airstrikes hit a Lebanese village, killing 9, and other Mideast developments

Israeli airstrikes hit a Lebanese village, killing 9, and other Mideast developments

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a southern Lebanese village have killed nine people including a child

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices were near six-week highs on Monday, creeping closer to $100 a barrel, as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas kept crude oil flows in the Middle East low.

Representative Mike Lawler Disagrees with President Trump's Characterization of Iran Conflict as 'Small Potatoes'

Representative Mike Lawler Disagrees with President Trump's Characterization of Iran Conflict as 'Small Potatoes'

Representative Mike Lawler (R-New York) has publicly disagreed with President Trump's assessment of the ongoing military conflict with Iran, which the President described as 'small potatoes.' Lawler emphasized the seriousness of any military escalation, stating that it is 'certainly not small potatoes.' His comments come as Iran attempts to establish a maritime 'exclusion zone' around the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to counter a U.S. naval blockade. The U.S. had previously disabled three Iranian oil tankers following Iran's missile launch at a U.S. aircraft carrier. Lawler highlighted the critical importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, financing terrorism through groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and mass-producing ballistic missiles and drones that are being used by Russia against Ukraine. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright also cautioned that a nuclear agreement with Iran might not materialize, suggesting that the focus might shift to destroying their capabilitie...

Morgan Ortagus's Non-Voluntary Departure from Trump Administration Raises Concerns in Tel Aviv

Morgan Ortagus's Non-Voluntary Departure from Trump Administration Raises Concerns in Tel Aviv

Morgan Ortagus, deputy to special envoy Steve Witkoff and the official responsible for the Lebanon portfolio in the Trump Administration, is reportedly departing from her role, with sources indicating her departure is not voluntary. Ortagus, known for her conversion to Judaism and strong pro-Israel stance, is considered one of the most ardent supporters of Israel within the administration. Her imminent removal has caused alarm among officials in Jerusalem, who view her as closely aligned with Israeli interests. This development is part of a broader trend of personnel changes within the U.S. administration, which has seen the removal of other officials perceived as pro-Israel, including Merav Ceren and Eric Trager. These removals are reportedly being carried out by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the successor to former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who was also dismissed by President Trump. The changes are occurring amidst rising tensions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Israeli airstrikes hit a southern Lebanese village, killing 9, and other Mideast news

Israeli airstrikes hit a southern Lebanese village, killing 9, and other Mideast news

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a southern Lebanese village have killed nine people

Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it

Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it

Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.