Oman Talks Yield Houthi Restraint
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Houthi representatives held secret talks with U.S. officials in Oman and assured them they would not attack U.S. ships while consolidating control of the Red Sea coast, officials said.
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, James Goodwin
“It is unprecedented. We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks. It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
September 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
“It is unprecedented. We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks. It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
"The Houthis reassured the US [officials] that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea. Only Saudi-linked shipping was regarded as a target owing to its blockade of Yemen."
US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shipping
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
"The Houthis reassured the US [officials] that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea. Only Saudi-linked shipping was regarded as a target owing to its blockade of Yemen."
Reposted by Marc Lynch
SCOOP: Israeli intelligence officials do not favor entering war against Houthis at this point, or launching preemptive strikes in #Yemen. Details @almonitor.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
Lacking deterrence, Israel’s security establishment opposes attacks on Houthis
Senior Israeli intelligence sources told Al-Monitor that Israel seeks to avoid involvement in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, despite concerns that Yemen could further unravel and t...
www.al-monitor.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
SCOOP: Israeli intelligence officials do not favor entering war against Houthis at this point, or launching preemptive strikes in #Yemen. Details @almonitor.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
by Scott Lucas
5 sources: US officials met representatives of #Yemen ’s #Houthis in #Oman over the weekend
Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize
#IranWar #SaudiArabia
Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize
#IranWar #SaudiArabia
US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
#IranWar #Yemen
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US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView
Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
5 sources: US officials met representatives of #Yemen ’s #Houthis in #Oman over the weekend
Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize
#IranWar #SaudiArabia
Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize
#IranWar #SaudiArabia
Reposted by Marc Lynch
Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-officials-leak-details-secret-us-israel-arab-military-meeting-report
Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report
Israeli officials revealed that military chiefs secretly met in Germany to discuss the Iran war and regional military cooperation
www.middleeasteye.net
September 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-officials-leak-details-secret-us-israel-arab-military-meeting-report
by Scott Lucas
Officials: 14 #Russia spy satellites passed over US military base in #SaudiArabia days before #Iran carried out a damaging strike
March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes
#IranWar
March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes
#IranWar
US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView
Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Officials: 14 #Russia spy satellites passed over US military base in #SaudiArabia days before #Iran carried out a damaging strike
March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes
#IranWar
March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes
#IranWar
by Scott Lucas
#SaudiArabia warns security of #Mecca is “red line” and it will take necessary deterrent measures
#Yemen 's #Houthis: "Claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone"
#IranWar
#Yemen 's #Houthis: "Claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone"
#IranWar
US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView
Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM
#SaudiArabia warns security of #Mecca is “red line” and it will take necessary deterrent measures
#Yemen 's #Houthis: "Claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone"
#IranWar
#Yemen 's #Houthis: "Claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone"
#IranWar
by Scott Lucas
US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView
Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:21 AM
US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
#IranWar #Yemen
eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...
Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States
Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States
With that web of connections the Strait of Hormuzhas taken on a new significance as a choke point for global undersea infrastructure
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States
Reposted by Dan Immergluck
This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
by Marc Lynch
Good NYT piece on just how screwed Gulf states feel by the failure of the US war on Iran and American inability to protect them from its consequences
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran (Gift Article)
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Good NYT piece on just how screwed Gulf states feel by the failure of the US war on Iran and American inability to protect them from its consequences
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...