Saudi-led coalition pledges 'unprecedented' force after Houthi threats and Iranian flight lands in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition has said it will respond with "unprecedented determination and force" after the Houthi movement threatened Saudi airports and other targets following the arrival of an Iranian civilian flight in Sanaa. The latest exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the coalition and the Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen's capital. It also centres on claims that Houthi air defences were used to stop Saudi warplanes from blocking the landing.Coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said the group's threats were an attempt to divert attention from its actions in Yemen and to deflect from domestic political and social problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 10:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Indian Navy frigate foils piracy attempt on merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
An Indian Navy frigate has intervened in a piracy attempt against the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, according to a statement from the navy. The bulk carrier, which is registered under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was travelling from Aden, Yemen, when it reported the attempted attack. The vessel was located about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.The navy said INS Trikand, a stealth frigate deployed in the area, was directed to intercept the ship after the alert was raised. A boarding team later carried out a detailed inspection of the vessel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Iran's regional proxy network reassessed after US-Iran war pause
A new analysis says a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has halted more than three months of direct warfare and forced a reassessment of Tehran's regional proxy network. The agreement is described as having lifted a US naval blockade and created a $300bn reconstruction fund for Iran. It comes after a prolonged conflict that has reshaped calculations across the Middle East.The analysis, published by the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, says the deal marks a strategic setback for Washington's original war aims and amounts to an abandonment of regime-change objectives. It also argues that the framework... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
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Why the Arab League Could Not Stop Israel's Gaza War, According to a New Analysis
A new analysis published on 29 June argues that Arab governments and the Arab League have been unable to stop Israel's war in Gaza because of deep political and strategic constraints. The piece says the conflict has now entered its third year and has spread beyond Gaza into the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, Syria and Lebanon. It argues that Arab states have largely responded with statements of concern, symbolic aid and calls for United Nations meetings rather than decisive action.The analysis says the Arab League, which presents itself as a body representing shared Arab interests, has become a symbol... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
