Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels
The Straits Times: Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says — Oct 3 - A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, a witness told Reuters. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/fire-smoke-seen-near-aramco-facility-in-riyadh-witness-says)
Middle East Eye: Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says — Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, a witness told Reuters. There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or Aramco about the fire. Reporting by Reuters (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fire-smoke-seen-near-aramco-facility-riyadh-witness-says)
Reuters: Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones — Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOUmVOVEVCTVdITFV4aHd1aWM4aC1lZzBQTUIxcG9zSkU0ZXJKbHVRdTRWTUVsRWVsRmZHYlI2ZW01dnp3NlQ4WEV3Wnp0YXpVV2VCQ2RmeVBQQ3BUN0E3S1ZrRkw0ODdkVVJsSnFWWVM5YWVZZExacUlwdGRrc3h1LVJkNHNWY1dZS1F2UE1aR1JHYzNkX0ktS0RIQW4zX3RJUWV4eVBqVFd6X0t1?oc=5)
South China Morning Post: Houthis say they struck Aramco oil facility, as Saudis hit Sanaa — Flames and smoke were seen rising from a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of the kingdom’s capital Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist said. The circumstances remained unclear but in recent weeks Aramco, majority-owned by the Saudi state, has come under attack from the Houthi… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369667/flames-smoke-seen-aramco-facility-south-saudi-capital?utm_source=rss_feed)
The Hindu: Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones — The reported attack comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/yemen-houthis-say-they-attacked-aramco-facility-in-riyadh-with-missiles-drones/article71541954.ece)
Middle East Eye: Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia — Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia Yahya Saree, a spokesman for Yemen's Houthi fighters, has said that Houthis targeted a major Saudi Arabian oil facility with ballistic missiles and drones. In a post on X, he said the attacks caused fires at the targeted sites and were in… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-claim-attack-aramco-oil-facility-saudi-arabia)
La Tercera: Hutíes de Yemen reivindican ataque a las instalaciones de Aramco en la capital de Arabia Saudita — El portavoz militar de los insurgentes, Yahya Sarea, afirmó que el operativo con misiles balísticos y drones contra la petrolera estatal “logró su objetivo” y que los “impactos fueron precisos y directos”. (https://www.latercera.com/mundo/noticia/huties-de-yemen-reivindican-ataque-a-las-instalaciones-de-aramco-en-la-capital-de-arabia-saudita/)
Al Jazeera: Houthis claim strike on Aramco site as Yemen fighting intensifies — Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/houthis-claim-strike-on-saudi-energy-facility-as-yemen-fighting-intensifies?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: Saudi-led coalition dismisses Houthi claim of attack on Riyadh — Saudi-led coalition dismisses Houthi claim of attack on Riyadh By claiming an attack on Riyadh, Houthis were “attempting to divert attention from the scale of the losses and the growing public anger against them”, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has said, according to the Asharq Al-Awsat news… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-led-coalition-dismisses-houthi-claim-attack-riyadh)
The Independent: Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions met as Houthis claim major Saudi oil refinery attack — It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-live-news-trump-saudi-oil-yemen-b3060981.html)
Al Jazeera: Iran war live: Hormuz Strait closed until US meets seven agreed conditions — Fighting in Yemen displaces more civilians, as Trump says a decision on Iran is coming. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/4/iran-war-live-yemeni-forces-strike-sanaa-as-trump-warns-tehran-of-hard-way?traffic_source=rss)
Al Jazeera: Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack — The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/houthi-claims-of-targeting-riyadh-are-misleading-saudi-led?traffic_source=rss)
The New York Times: Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates — The Iran-backed militia said it targeted an Aramco site in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and fresh airstrikes hit the Yemeni capital, raising fears of a widening war. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/middleeast/houthis-oil-attack-saudi-arabia-yemen.html)
Africanews: Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh — Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. (http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/04/houthi-rebels-claim-attack-on-saudi-oil-facility-in-riyadh/)
Le Figaro: Au Yémen, les autorités officielles annoncent une offensive face aux Houthis — (https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/au-yemen-les-autorites-officielles-annoncent-une-offensive-face-aux-houthis-20261004)
The Straits Times: Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis — ADEN, Oct 4 - The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/yemen-leader-announces-major-military-operations-against-iran-backed-houthis)
Reuters: Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis — Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPaHV2QlVZQUd1RW4zNFRzUzQ3ZlZlcHJHWHlRbm8yRjlBWGlkQ3BSek9GS0ZwOVJ0SnMtMDV5N3FsZjVsRm9EaUgwcGVhNVdaS1RCTDRqVjh5blN0NXhGenAxVlY3ZUhKQUpNN0J2ajJ2S0tlRXZyMmRaNG9VWTlXY3VpUlRWMVhKSjV3QTJXZW42OHZhaldrdzJxR2I1aDZrRDRMVHlYa2tOVW5GR2J4VWM2RjVPcjdqNUwzMUdsSVhPbDhqd0ttdmN4TUlTQWM?oc=5)
Al Jazeera: Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate? — Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/why-is-fighting-intensifying-in-yemens-taiz-governorate?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: Houthis claim attacks on Aramco sites in Saudi Arabia — Houthis claim attacks on Aramco sites in Saudi Arabia The Houthi group has claimed a series of attacks on sites belonging to Saudi energy giant Aramco in Riyadh and the Khurais area in the east of the kingdom. The militia's military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement on X that fighters had… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-claim-attacks-aramco-sites-saudi-arabia)
BBC News: Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis — The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx8dzj9vpp01o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
The Times of India: Watch: Massive fire at Saudi Aramco sites targeted in Houthi missile, drone strikes — (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/watch-massive-fire-at-saudi-aramco-sites-targeted-in-houthi-missile-drone-strikes/articleshow/134675822.cms)
Middle East Eye: Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday, Turkey says — Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on Monday, Turkey says A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey , Saudi Arabia , and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Sunday. "The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mecca-pact-committee-meet-riyadh-monday-turkey-says)
Reuters: Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? — Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQUERRVnN2QjBRRGRfc3ZELVlQY0FMZUhwVlJnajRWR2NSRDcxQktKQ1VWdXpTT3cxd2FoVXFwMkhGTnpOODJnWi1lSjJzUDRJbHczM1gyV3JIb0U2bHhwTWNmY1FtV2FJckpqcEw4NEVtN2VUbWU5Mi0tV2VtbjZoWFRWUnVTekJfMEVoa1NBYWxsdThWeFRBVkVJODl1OWZuMmx2cmRzYm9XYTB4?oc=5)
The Straits Times: Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5 — ISTANBUL, Oct 4 - A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, with Turkish ministers among those attending, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Sunday. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/turkey-says-mecca-pact-committee-to-meet-in-riyadh-on-october-5)
TASS: Houthis say they forces Saudi F-15 fighter jets to leave airspace over Yemen’s Taiz — The armed confrontation between government forces and Houthi rebels has been continuing in Yemen since August 2014 (https://tass.com/world/2197433)
Infobae: Riad apoya la ofensiva contra los hutíes para eliminar la amenaza contra Yemen y A.Saudí — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/04/riad-apoya-la-ofensiva-contra-los-huties-para-eliminar-la-amenaza-contra-yemen-y-asaudi/)
El País: El Gobierno de Yemen anuncia una ofensiva para recuperar los territorios en manos de los hutíes — Los rebeldes aseguran haber atacado con misiles y drones instalaciones de la petrolera Aramco en Arabia Saudí (https://elpais.com/internacional/2026-10-04/el-gobierno-de-yemen-anuncia-una-ofensiva-para-recuperar-los-territorios-en-manos-de-los-huties.html)
Reuters: Oil slips on rise in Middle East crude exports and G7 stocks release — Oil climbs after Yemeni Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOZm4yN3lGTlZFWFRCMmNTSFJSUWE4MnJqSGc5aGVKMXBWR3lrcXYtSEpTRWpncXNuUHc5QVVKeDVRa0NuTWpuXzBSRUxqXzcyUklYUlU2NUdLNTkwS2FndzlLdXBaQThKZThGT2d3cjRkN0FBVjFQcEJzR2NrbEpDa1RvSlJ3a3d2bUoxcnAwSF9jVnZXY0J4V0s4WjM5Y3hRVWlhY3dSQ0J0WkMxZ3c?oc=5)
Infobae: La coalición para Yemen liderada por Arabia Saudí reafirma su apoyo al Gobierno reconocido internacionalmente — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/04/la-coalicion-para-yemen-liderada-por-arabia-saudi-reafirma-su-apoyo-al-gobierno-reconocido-internacionalmente/)
Al Jazeera: Iran war live: Yemeni army makes gains; Tehran says ready for US attacks — Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/5/iran-war-live-fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-tehran-says-ready-for-us-war?traffic_source=rss)
The Guardian: Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory — The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the militant group made fresh gains on the… (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/saudi-backed-yemen-government-military-drive-retake-houthi-territory)
Middle East Eye: Houthis cut vital supply road to Yemen's Taiz — Houthis cut vital supply road to Yemen's Taiz Yemen's Houthis on Sunday cut a vital supply route linking Taiz with Aden - the interim capital of the Saudi-backed government - the AFP news agency is reporting, citing security sources. "We were informed that the Houthis had taken control of the… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-cut-vital-supply-road-yemens-taiz)
Clarín: Yemen anuncia operación para recuperar el territorio controlado por los hutíes — Yemen inicia ofensiva militar para recuperar territorios ocupados por combatientes respaldados por Irán, tras avances estratégicos del grupo. Los hutíes cercan Taiz, cortando conexión clave con Adén, mientras las fuerzas gubernamentales luchan por mantener sus posiciones. (https://www.clarin.com/estados-unidos/yemen-anuncia-operacion-para-recuperar-el-territorio-controlado-por-los-huties_0_gVWHcWrQbZ.html)
ABC News (Austrália): Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis — The Houthis have withstood a series of attacks over the years by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and their Western allies, and have updated their weaponry with the help of Iran. (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/yemeni-government-launches-offensive-to-seize-all-areas-from-ira/107228550)
Al Jazeera: Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis — Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis. (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/5/yemen-govt-forces-commence-major-combat-operation-against-houthis?traffic_source=rss)
Infobae: Turquía, Arabia Saudí y Pakistán abordan su pacto de defensa ante escalada bélica en Yemen — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/05/turquia-arabia-saudi-y-pakistan-abordan-su-pacto-de-defensa-ante-escalada-belica-en-yemen/)
Middle East Eye: Yemeni government forces claim over 1,120 attacks against Houthi positions — Yemeni government forces claim over 1,120 attacks against Houthi positions The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed. Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili indicated that… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/yemeni-government-forces-claim-over-1120-attacks-against-houthi)
Middle East Eye: Is Britain fuelling the war in Yemen? — Is Britain fueling the war in Yemen? Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is at its worst since the 2022 truce, and nearly 130,000 Yemenis have been displaced in recent weeks. Now UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved RAF refuelling for Saudi fighter jets. The government calls it… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/britain-fueling-war-yemen)
Al Jazeera: Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory — Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/yemens-leader-announces-military-operation-to-retake-houthi-held-territory?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: Morning update — Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed. Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-update-634)
The Independent: Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’ — Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘until our seven conditions are met’ (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-hormuz-oil-b3061291.html)
France 24: Le Yémen affirme avoir mené des centaines de frappes contre les Houthis — Le gouvernement yéménite a annoncé, lundi, avoir procédé à une offensive militaire pour reprendre l'ensemble du pays aux combattants pro-iraniens houthis. Ces derniers ont coupé un axe clé reliant Taëz, grande ville du sud-ouest qu'ils encerclent désormais, à Aden, où siège le gouvernement… (https://www.france24.com/fr/moyen-orient/20261005-le-y%C3%A9men-affirme-avoir-men%C3%A9-des-centaines-de-frappes-contre-les-houthis)
The Washington Post: Pentagon officials’ heated debates foreshadowed problems in Iran — A year and a half after war was declared on Yemen’s Houthis despite concern over weapon stocks and unclear goals, the group has recovered and is still bedeviling the region. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/05/pentagon-dispute-trumps-first-war-foreshadowed-iran-challenges/)
Financial Times: Saudi Aramco chief warns world’s oil stockpiles are ‘scarily thin’ — Amin Nasser says inventories depleted by Middle East conflict could take up to two years to rebuild (https://www.ft.com/content/53e88a8d-65b5-445e-82ee-aee253a32094?syn-25a6b1a6=1)
Africanews: Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory — Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month. (http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/05/yemeni-government-forces-launch-major-offensive-to-retake-houthi-held-territory/)
The Independent: Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels — Fighting has raged along several frontlines in Yemen for weeks after a dormant civil war erupted in a spillover from the US-Iran conflict (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/yemei-saudi-arabia-houthis-dhubab-b3061412.html)
Clarín: Nuevo ataque paraliza el oleoducto Este-Oeste de Arabia Saudita — El oleoducto crucial de Arabia Saudita fue nuevamente atacado, causando su cierre. La infraestructura en Jurais sufrió daños significativos. Los hutíes de Yemen, apoyados por Irán, reivindicaron el ataque. Este oleoducto es vital tras bloqueos en el estrecho de Ormuz. (https://www.clarin.com/estados-unidos/nuevo-ataque-paraliza-el-oleoducto-este-oeste-de-arabia-saudita_0_GA1vSEznhe.html)
Al Jazeera: Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis — Yemeni forces claim to seize key positions near waterway as Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish officials to meet. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemen-forces-claim-to-seize-dhubab-sites-near-bab-al-mandeb-from-houthis?traffic_source=rss)
Al Jazeera: Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances? — After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen's government says it has taken key district (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemen-war-escalates-whats-the-latest-on-the-battlefield?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: Yemen's Saudi-backed forces claim key gains around Bab al-Mandab strait — Yemen's Saudi-backed forces claim key gains around Bab al-Mandab strait Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces said on Monday that they had seized key positions on the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis. Three military sources and one government source told Reuters their forces had taken large… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/yemens-saudi-backed-forces-claim-key-gains-around-bab-al-mandab-strait)
Financial Times: Yemen launches push to retake territory captured by Houthis — Army to begin operations as conflict between Saudi Arabia-backed government and Iran-backed rebels escalates (https://www.ft.com/content/a48af44e-84fb-4ce9-b7ce-d1895d0a0f05?syn-25a6b1a6=1)
Associated Press: Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say — A Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxOa0w0ZVR4U0toYjViellrallFRmhET1JQaDV3azRxcGpITmhFRFQwY0h5cjlQaC0zM01ZSURLMzdDRkxTLU8zRzVBZENHRnRuYmUwbE1VR19WbWdZdzZ5SGxVMWUtUTVjdEh3UlJycDhwZG5SSVQzX3ZaeVpfbjVJM3U4eEJiU0hfcmZXTFBNbVJsWkVjeWM3MHZWNWktVFlnQ0g1bGJKTQ?oc=5)
TASS: Riyadh-led coalition deploys 100 fighter jets in Yemen — spokesman — According to Turki al-Maliki, since the start of the offensive, the Saudi-led forces have destroyed 324 targets belonging to Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement Ansar Allah (https://tass.com/world/2197643)
TASS: Yemeni authorities announce launch of military operation to liberate capital — The Yemeni government forces earlier regained control of the Dhubab area, located near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (https://tass.com/world/2197587)
The Straits Times: Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait — RIYADH, Oct 5 - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government sources said, as they fought to reverse last month's advances by the Iran-backed Houthis and drive them from the vital waterway. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/yemeni-government-forces-seize-district-by-bab-el-mandeb-military-sources-say)
Reuters: Yemeni government forces seize strategic strait from Houthis — Yemeni government forces seize district by Bab el-Mandeb, military sources say reuters.com (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOSVotTm16YzZEU2xvWHNOcjllZVU1RlNYZjBoUnMzWThDbHRLUmJpUE16d0lSR00xcXRBNXppSGcwZHpjNGd6azFjeVBWSHV5T3lZWG9mZEdMRmhBYzVhMF9seTQ2UnZTa201X3hHb2o1ZHN5alNJRmFPcUdvaWVnX1ZKWFZVYmwyS2huNHg2bG1TNlVNT3RuUk5Mbi1naHRFaFQ0YjRKZ0YtVVUta3V2Q1dmQzN5bTlkZmpV?oc=5)
The Times of India: Operation 'Yemen Dawn': Saudi-led coalition joins fight to wrest Red Sea from Houthis — Saudi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said the coalition was providing “full operational support” to government forces. He said around 100 fighter jets were supporting the campaign and that the coalition had established “air protection” over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The… (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/operation-yemen-dawn-saudi-led-coalition-joins-fight-to-wrest-red-sea-from-houthis/articleshow/134700138.cms)
Middle East Eye: Iran's warns 'half-a-century-old' UAE over claim on three Gulf islands — Iran's warns 'half-a-century-old' UAE over claim on three Gulf islands Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against challenging Tehran and its sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf. In a post on his X… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-warns-half-century-old-uae-over-claim-three-gulf-islands)