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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis are turning to Russia and China to help target the US, Israel and their allies - and becoming less dependent on Tehran for weapons. w/ @SalehAlBatati1 @benoitfaucon wsj.com/world/middle-e…

A pattern of high-value weapons seizures shows Iran is making new efforts to arm its militia allies across the Middle East wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ @benoitfaucon @adamchams

For more than 48 hours, two merchant ships in the Red Sea tried to fight off attacks by Houthi fighters who used rocket-propelled grenades, missiles and drones to sink them both. No U.S. or allied warship was around to help. wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ by @benoitfaucon and…

For more than 48 hours, two merchant ships in the Red Sea tried to fight off repeated attacks by Houthi fighters who used rocket-propelled grenades, missiles and drones to sink them both, kill at least three crew members and take others hostage. No U.S. or allied warship was…

U.S. and Iranian officials are set to hold a fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ @laurnorman @benoitfaucon

"Both sides will need to be creative if they want to avoid an impasse,” said Mohamed Amersi, at the Wilson Center, a Washington think tank. As a compromise, Amersi said, Iran could stop enriching to levels they are entitled for a year before resuming once trust has been built…

"Trump has given a deadline of two months to conclude a pact... but comments by Araghchi that the negotiations are a process “that takes time and is difficult” suggested that if a deal can be reached, the process won’t be swift." @benoitfaucon, @mgordonwsj wsj.com/world/middle-e…

Iran is planning to set out proposals for a new nuclear pact, including guarantees that the U.S. won’t leave a future accord, people familiar with the matter said, as officials resumed talks in Rome. With ⁦@benoitfaucon⁩ wsj.com/world/middle-e…

"Salaries to many Gaza govt employees have ceased; many senior Hamas fighters & pol staff began receiving about half-pay during Ramadan...creating hardship across Hamas ranks & signaling a deepening org dysfunction." @summer_said, @cjkeller8, @benoitfaucon wsj.com/world/middle-e…

Yemeni militias are planning a ground offensive against the Houthis, Yemeni and U.S. officials say wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ @benoitfaucon @nancyayoussef @SalehAlBatati1

The Pentagon is expanding its forces in the Middle East to bolster airstrikes against Houthi militants and step up pressure on Iran with ⁦@nancyayoussef⁩ and ⁦@benoitfaucon⁩ wsj.com/world/middle-e…

Back in the day, he championned rock musicians. Then years later, he turned into Africa's Bin Laden wsj.com/world/africa/i… via @WSJ @benoitfaucon @MPhillipsWSJ

Iyad ag Ghali wrote the lyrics of a hit song for a band that has shared the stage with U2’s Bono and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant. He now leads one of the world’s most deadly al Qaeda franchises. wsj.com/world/africa/i… via @WSJ @benoitfaucon @MPhillipsWSJ

The U.S. has deployed heavy, radar-evading B-2 bombers to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, a warning to Iran and Yemen’s Houthi militia wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ

U.S. president’s ally Erik Prince in talks to help embattled Congolese government with mining tax collection wsj.com/world/africa/w… via @WSJ @benoitfaucon @Nicholasbariyo @alexbward