Mideast
Coverage of Mideast in the Nexus archive.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments
Overnight clashes raged between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces located in Yemen. The broader conflict is noted within the context of other Mideast developments.
- Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are renewing attacks and maintaining pressure on government-controlled areas in Yemen. The conflict involves developments impacting a key port city within the broader Mideast region.
- Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments
Iran reported that talks with Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. However, Iran stressed that resuming traffic through the strait is dependent on U.S. concessions in broader negotiations between the two countries.
- Gold Climbs as Pause in Mideast Fighting Curbs Inflation Risk
Gold prices increased as a pause in US-Iran fighting over the weekend reduced oil supply risks and inflation concerns. The easing of tensions in the Mideast curbed fears of inflation, supporting gold's rise.
- India Inflows at Risk With Foreigners’ Bearish Futures Bets, Mideast Flareup
India's inflows face potential risk due to foreign investors' bearish futures bets and a Mideast flareup. The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) plans to file a draft prospectus for a 100 billion rupee IPO, the nation's largest in over six years.
- How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is engaging in diplomatic efforts across multiple regions to advance President Ahmed al-Sharaa's initiatives, but faces challenges in a volatile Middle East. His travels to cities like Riyadh, Beirut, Washington, and Moscow highlight his role in reshaping regional dynamics.
- U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The U.S. and Iran are exchanging escalating attacks across the Mideast, threatening an existing ceasefire deal. Recent attacks on Thursday appear to be the most significant yet.
- Aluminum Heads for Fourth Weekly Drop on Mideast Supply Return
Aluminum prices are set for a fourth consecutive weekly decline due to the return of supply from the Middle East. The drop is attributed to increased availability in the region.
- Taking Kharg Island 'Very Doable' For US Forces in MidEast, Says Rebecca Grant
Rebecca Grant states that taking Kharg Island is 'very doable' for US forces in the MidEast. The assessment focuses on the feasibility of the operation without additional context.