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…
Jan 13, 2022
Israeli Defense Minister assesses naval readiness
Defense Minister Benny Gantz joined IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi and Commander of the Israeli Navy Major General David Sa’ar Salama for a security situation assessment…
Jan 12, 2022
NAVCENT head visits Israel amid Iran tensions
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel amid mounting tensions with Iran and its regional proxies. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner During his…
Jan 10, 2022
UN: Iran smuggling weapons to Yemen
A confidential United Nations report has provided “detailed evidence” that Iran is exporting arms to Yemen and elsewhere, reports the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). By Erin Viner A team of…
Dec 16, 2021
GCC focuses on Iran
The critical importance of regional stability topped the agenda at the 42nd annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Saudi Arabia. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Saudi Arabia’s Crown…
Dec 13, 2021
Israeli PM makes historic visit to UAE
On the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at the…
Nov 24, 2021
Gantz reveals Iran’s UAV terror attempts
“Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria using an unmanned aircraft,” revealed Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, while also exposing 2 major bases…
Nov 01, 2021
Saudis blame Hezbollah for Lebanon crisis
Dominance of the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group is rooted in Lebanon’s political structure that fosters endemic instability, said Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. By Erin Viner "I think it's important that…
Oct 15, 2021
Iran proxies in Syria threaten Israel
Iran-backed forces in Syria have vowed a forceful response to Israel’s alleged strike in Syria's Homs Province. By Erin Viner and Jonathan Hessen In the second such strike within a…