Mar 13, 2023
Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties
The Chinese-brokered deal between the top Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim powers may pose challenges to both Israel and the United States. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Resumption of diplomatic…
Nov 02, 2022
US fears Iran strike on Saudis
Washington has warned Tehran that it will respond to any attack on Riyadh. By Erin Viner "We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through…
Mar 18, 2022
CENTCOM: “threat posed by Iran is graver than ever”
Head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., delivered that assessment to the US Senate Armed Services Committee. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The Islamic…
Feb 14, 2022
US F-22s arrive in UAE
The fighter jets were deployed as part of a multifaceted demonstration of support from the United States after a series of unprecedented attacks last month threatened American and Emirati armed…
Feb 10, 2022
Israel, UAE ink tourism, health deals
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed cooperation agreements in the tourism and healthcare sectors. By Erin Viner This, according to announcements by diplomats and state media on Twitter,…
Feb 08, 2022
Houthi/Iranian attacks on UAE a response to losses on the Yemen battlefield
- By Dr. Jonathan Spyer Expert on Syria, Iraq, radical Islamic groups, and Kurds Incensed by recent government gains in Yemen, the Iranians seek to intimidate the UAE into reversing…
Jan 26, 2022
US Patriots foil 2nd Houthi attack on UAE
The attempted strike was the second in a week. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The Iran-backed Houthi rebel movement in Yemen launched missiles at the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Jan 24, 2022
US calls for de-escalation in Yemen
The development comes in the wake of Houthi strikes on the UAE, and fierce retaliation on the Iran-backed group by a Saudi-led military coalition. By Erin Viner "The escalation in…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel offers defense support to UAE
The proposed assistance comes in the wake of a deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. By Erin Viner "We stand ready to offer you security…
Jan 18, 2022
Houthi attack on UAE kills 3
Abu Dhabi is vowing to avenge by armed drone and missile strikes near its airport launched by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By Erin Viner "The UAE condemns this terrorist…