Biden to Reduce US Troops in Middle East, Will Focus on China, Russia Weapons deployments to be reduced in several countries
Saudis Push Yemen Govt Back to Aden to Resist Separatists Tensions continue between Hadi govt and STC
Lloyd Austin Reaffirms US Commitment to ‘Defend’ Saudi Arabia in MbS Call The US is still servicing Saudi warplanes and refuses to pressure Riyadh into lifting the blockade on Yemen
UN Envoy Says He’s Frustrated With Stalled Yemen Peace Talks The Saudis refuse to lift the blockade, a key Houthi condition for a ceasefire
Yemen: Saudi-Led Coalition Claims Responsibility for Secret Island Base AP first reported a new airbase being built on Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
US Blames Houthis for Lack of Progress Towards Ceasefire in Yemen The Houthis are calling for the blockade to be lifted, which is still being enforced despite UN warnings that 400,000 will starve to death
US Officials in Middle East to Tamp Down Concern Over Iran Deal Biden reportedly told Israel's Mossad chief that the US 'has a long way to go' to reach a deal on reviving the JCPOA
Iran Says It Welcomes Dialogue With Saudis After Reports of Secret Talks A report said Iranian and Saudi officials held recent talks in Baghdad, which Iran did not confirm
Biden Mum on Yemen Action as War Rages The Biden administration has refused to disclose details on what support it is still providing to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
