Elham A. Omar is an independent writer and researcher focused on Yemen and the region. She holds an MBA from Lincoln University in Oakland, California.
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Gulf Allies Could Prove Key in US Plans in Yemen
On March 15, US President Donald Trump ordered a series of “decisive and powerful” airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthis in response to the group’s attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. The operation marks the most significant US military engagement in the Middle East since Trump retook office, with the stated aims of degrading … Read more
Mending the Saudi-Iranian Rift: A Prelude for a Chinese Role in Yemen?
The agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic ties on March 10 was surprising to many, but not entirely unexpected. Important signposts, including rounds of Saudi-Iranian talks in Iraq and Oman since 2021, and a Saudi desire to disengage from the war in Yemen, pointed to an engagement with Iran at some point. The wildcard, … Read more