Gulf States & Regional Strikes
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SAME STORY, EVERY FRAMING
COUNTRIES ACROSS MIDDLE EAST CONDEMN NEW IRANIAN ATTACKS
“IRAN STRIKES BAHRAIN AND JORDAN”
“TRACKING THE LATEST ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST”
“IRAN SAYS IT LAUNCHED "SELF-DEFENSE STRIKES" AFTER U.S. MISSILE TARGETED OIL TANKER HEADING FOR IRAN”
Where the room stands
Egypt blockaded Qatar for 3.5 years — just 4 years ago!
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Bahrain severed all ties with Qatar in June 2017, accusing it of funding terrorism. The blockade ended at the Al-Ula Summit in January 2021, restoring full diplomatic relations.
Iran has armed and funded the Houthis for over a decade
The Houthis (Ansarullah) adopted Iran's 'Death to America' slogan & receive weapons and funding from Tehran. Their delegation attended Khamenei's funeral when the airport was struck. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksIn what year did Houthi forces seize control of Sanaa?
- 2011
- 2014
- 2016
- 2019
Guess, then reveal the answer
2014
Aden was once the capital of an independent South Yemen!
Before Yemen unified in 1990, Aden was the capital of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. Today's split — Houthis in Sanaa, the recognized govt in Aden — eerily echoes the country's divided past.
Iran has backed Yemen's Houthis with weapons, funding & training for years
The Houthis, formally called Ansarullah, follow a Zaydi Shia ideology and have received significant support from Tehran since at least 2014. Their delegation's presence at Khamenei's funeral reflects deep ties. Learn more at Wikipedia
The 4 nations that voted AGAINST Indigenous rights later endorsed it!
In 2007, Australia, Canada, New Zealand & the U.S. were the only 4 UN members to vote against UNDRIP. All 4 reversed course and endorsed the declaration by 2016.
Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the UN's top priority for indigenous peoples?
The Strait of Hormuz is only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point.
Despite its tiny width, ~20% of the world's oil supply passes through it daily — around 20 million barrels. It's flanked by Iran's Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, making it nearly impossible to bypass.
In 2020, Soleimani was killed in a U.S. airstrike at Baghdad Airport.
On Jan. 3, 2020, Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike at Baghdad International Airport — one of the most dramatic targeted killings in modern Middle East history, echoing today's strike on the Houthi delegation.
The U.S. has over 30 military bases across the Middle East.
Iran's IRGC warned U.S. bases in the region will be targeted if American aggression is repeated. The U.S. maintains bases from Qatar to Bahrain. Follow updates at Reuters
Topic poll · all networksWhat will be the immediate impact of striking Sanaa airport's runway?
UAE hosts one of the world's most advanced air defense systems!
The UAE operates THAAD & Patriot missile batteries — among the most sophisticated globally. Gulf states invested billions in air defense since the 1990 Gulf War. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksShould Iran face international sanctions over its attacks?
Topic poll · all networksWhat should the UN prioritize for Indigenous peoples' rights?
Topic poll · all networksHow many UN members voted AGAINST the 2007 Indigenous rights declaration?
- 4
- 11
- 23
- 44
Guess, then reveal the answer
4
Topic poll · all networksWhat will most drive Brent crude prices in the next 6 months?
Topic poll · all networksThe Brent crude oil benchmark gets its name from what?
- A type of goose
- A Scottish port town
- A Shell geologist
- A Norwegian platform
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A type of goose
Sanaa is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
UNESCO-listed as a World Heritage Site since 1986, Sanaa has been inhabited for over 2,500 years. Its airport, now targeted in strikes, had already been closed to commercial flights from 2016–2022 due to the Saudi-led coalition blockade.
Missouri rivers can rise dangerously fast — within hours of heavy rain!
The NWS monitors river levels 24/7, issuing flood warnings when water surges rapidly. Flash floods are among the deadliest U.S. weather events. Learn more at weather.gov
Topic poll · all networksEgypt once severed ties with Qatar. How long did the rift last?
- 3.5 years
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 1 year
Guess, then reveal the answer
3.5 years
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition in Yemen since 2015
The Saudi-led coalition entered Yemen's civil war in March 2015, backing the government against Houthi forces, causing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Learn more at Wikipedia
The story so far
TRUMP U.S. PREPARED TO ATTACK IRAN AT ANY
See how they framed it →SIRENS SOUND IN BAHRAIN AS INTERIOR MINISTRY TELLS RESIDENTS TO HEAD TO THE NEAREST SAFE LOCATION
See how they framed it →COUNTRIES ACROSS MIDDLE EAST CONDEMN NEW IRANIAN ATTACKS
See how they framed it →GULF OIL EXPORTS — BRENT CRUDE PRICE PER BARREL
See how they framed it →ANSARULLAH-HOUTHI DELEGATION WAS RETURNING FROM HUMANITARIAN TALKS IN OMAN WHEN IT APPROACHED SANAA'S AIRPORT
See how they framed it →SAUDI ARABIA SAYS IT INTERCEPTED HOUTHI MISSILES FROM YEMEN AFTER AN ATTACK ON SAUDI AIRPORT
See how they framed it →- YEMEN'S ANSARALLAH-HOUTHIS CALL SANAA AIRPORT STRIKE BLATANT & UNJUST ACT OF AGGRESSION BY SAUDI ARABIA
- U.S. MEDIA: MILITARY ALSO TARGETED IRGC SMALL BOATS AT A COUPLE OF LOCATIONS AROUND STRAIT OF HORMUZ
- UN HOLDS DISCUSSION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
- U.S.-IRAN ESCALATION
- IRANIAN MEDIA REPORT SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS IN PORT CITY OF BANDAR ABBAS AND ELECTRICITY OUTAGES IN SOME AREAS
- QATAR SAYS THREE PEOPLE INCLUDING A CHILD WERE INJURED BY FALLING DEBRIS AFTER IRAN ATTACKS
- HOW WILL LATEST U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN IMPACT ENERGY PRICES?
- QATAR'S FOREIGN MINISTRY CALLS IRANIAN ATTACKS A SERIOUS ESCALATION WHICH COULD JEOPARDISE PEACE
- UAE, QATAR, BAHRAIN & KUWAIT INTERCEPT ATTACKS
- UAE ISSUES WARNING, EXPLOSIONS IN QATAR & BAHRAIN
- IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD ACCUSES U.S. OF 'INCITING' VESSELS TO TAKE NON-APPROVED ROUTE THROUGH HORMUZ
- U.S. FLOODING HAMPERS SEARCH AND RESCUE IN PARTS OF MISSOURI
- IRANIAN ARMY SAYS IT TARGETED U.S. MILITARY ASSETS IN KUWAIT, SAUDI ARABIA, AND BASES IN PERSIAN GULF
- GAZA'S POLICE FORCE UNDER STRAIN
- ARGENTINA 3 - 2 EGYPT
- OIL STOCKS, GAS & OIL PRICES AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
- KUWAIT SAYS ITS AIR DEFENCES CONFRONTED HOSTILE MISSILE AND DRONE ATTACKS
- IRAN HAS BEEN LAUNCHING DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS ON ALL GULF STATES SINCE THE WAR BEGAN
- MARCO RUBIO HAS BEEN TOURING MIDDLE EAST TO REASSURE GULF ALLIES OF BENEFITS OF U.S. AGREEMENT WITH IRAN
- KILLED IN ISRAELI ATTACKS SINCE CEASEFIRE BEGAN IN OCTOBER - GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 7
- MARCO RUBIO SAYS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ SHOULD BE OPEN AND FREE DURING VISIT TO KUWAIT CITY
- OMAN-QATAR MEETINGS DISCUSSED SECURITY & SAFEGUARDING TRADE AND ENERGY FLOWS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
- OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER: IRAN'S NEGOTIATORS AFFIRMED COMMITMENT TO TOLL-FREE PASSAGE THROUGH HORMUZ
- IRAN ATTACKED SITES IN NINE NATIONS INCLUDING THE UAE, BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, JORDAN AND QATAR
- DONALD TRUMP IS EXPECTED TO MEET THE LEADERS OF SAUDI ARABIA, QATAR AND THE UAE DURING THE G7 SUMMIT
