Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance Riyadh won political backing from 14 countries for its proposed maritime defense coalition, but members have yet to commit to joining as Washington weighs its position. Saudi Arabia
Houthis deny responsibility for drone attack hitting Egypt's Damietta Port The attack is the first on Egyptian territory since the Iran war erupted in February, raising the risk of further widening the Middle East conflict. Egypt
China cuts deal with Houthis, adjusts for long US war with Iran China is cutting its own deals and gaining wartime leverage as the Trump administration scrambles to contain the war and reopen Hormuz. China
Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports. Iran
Exclusive Saudi Arabia to announce Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi threats By Amberin Zaman , Jared Szuba
Analysis Katz riles Iran, US as Netanyahu-Trump meeting raises questions By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Crypto looted, TV hijacked: Iran grapples with wave of cyberstrikes Iranian authorities had their work cut out for them on Wednesday, addressing at least three different cyberattacks linked to Israel. Iran
From Lebanon to Qatar, Israel-Iran war disrupts flights, airport traffic: What to know Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines canceled all flights to Iraq through Thursday as the ongoing Israel-Iran war forces widespread disruptions across Middle East aviation. Israel
Turkey ramps up Iran border security as Ankara, UNHCR monitor refugee risks UNHCR stands ready to support Turkey, though no major refugee movement has been observed along the Iranian border, the international body’s Turkey spokesperson told Al-Monitor. Turkey
Armenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel war The meeting comes as both countries weigh the fallout of a widening regional conflict and rising tensions along their shared border with Iran. Turkey
US Embassy to help Americans evacuate from Israel US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the embassy will help arrange evacuation flights and cruise ship departures. Israel
‘I’ve had it’: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran nuclear sites Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, remains defiant in the face of Trump's rhetoric. Iran
UAE's MBZ and Putin hold call as Gulf, Russia push diplomacy on Iran-Israel Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be courting Gulf support for a diplomatic role in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Iran
Iran's Khamenei threatens US with 'irreparable damage' if Trump joins war Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responded to US President Donald Trump’s call for Iran to surrender without conditions, saying Iran will not yield. Iran
Analysis Can Russia broker Iran-Israel deal as Putin looks to divert West from Ukraine? A mediating role between Tehran and Tel Aviv could help the Kremlin boost its credentials as well as turn attention away from ongoing war in Ukraine. By Kasia A. Houghton
Analysis As prospects of US strikes loom, can Iran's regime avert collapse? The Iranian government engaged in a frenzy of diplomatic efforts to try to halt relentless Israeli strikes and thwart possible collapse amid reports suggesting possible US involvement in support of the Israeli campaign. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
What we know about Fordow, Iran's secretive nuclear site Israel struggles to hit A recent report indicated that Israel might need US help to hit Fordow, a heavily fortified facility located up to 300 feet underground. Iran
China, India, EU countries evacuate citizens from Iran and Israel Some countries are urging citizens to leave Israel and Iran via land borders as the airports remain closed. Israel
