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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran conveys conditions to US via Qatar, says security chief Rezaei
Iran communicated a set of conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators, with its security chief stating seven demands were delivered. The statements came as Houthi forces intensified attacks on Saudi targets, prompting varied coverage across left, centre and right outlets.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastEU naval mission Operation Aspides raises Red Sea alert level
The European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, Operation Aspides, has raised its alert level. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the decision, citing Houthi attacks and a deteriorating security situation. Kallas stated that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and harm the global economy.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastHouthis attack Saudi energy sites, wounding 73; oil prices surge
Houthis attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people and causing oil prices to rise sharply. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed amid heightened regional tensions and Iranian threats against the United States.
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Tanker hit by projectile in Red Sea, fire erupts on deck
A tanker in the Red Sea was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on its main deck. All crew members are reported safe, and no environmental damage has occurred. The incident took place near the Saudi port of Yanbu.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis fire six missiles at Yemen’s Mocha port, killing four civilians
The Houthis launched six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on 14 August 2026, killing four civilians, according to Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The attack escalates tensions between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed forces, with conflicting claims over the targets hit.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone strikes kill seven in Yemen’s Mocha port city
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Red Sea port city of Mocha, killing at least seven people and wounding around 30, according to the Yemeni military. The attacks targeted residential areas and military sites, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claiming strikes on Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
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Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery extinguished after Sunday blaze
A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery facility early Sunday and was extinguished by the company’s firefighting teams. The incident occurred at a site shut down after a Houthi militant attack last month. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unconfirmed.
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