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UN: Fuel illegally shipped from Iran is financing Houthis’ war in Yemen

By World Tribune on January 23, 2019 Exclusives, Iran, Mideast, Rest of The Best, Top Stories, United Nations, World Links, World News, World Tribune, Yemen

by WorldTribune Staff, January 23, 2019 Fuel is being illegally shipped from Iranian ports to Yemen to support the Houthi rebels in their war against the Yemeni government, the United Nations said. In an 85-page report to the UN Security Council on Jan. 18, a UN panel tasked with monitoring the Yemen conflict said it […]

Libyan forces fight off ISIL counter-attack in Sirte

By World Tribune on June 15, 2016 BB Middle East, Exclusives, Libya, Mideast, Rest of The Best, Terrorism, United Nations, World Links, World Tribune

by WorldTribune Staff, June 15, 2016 Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) launched a counter-attack aimed at regaining ground lost in its Libyan stronghold but was repelled by forces aligned with the country’s unity government. ISIL on June 13 unleashed tank, mortar and sniper fire on positions west of the city controlled by a […]