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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Jude Russo) - The Iran War Day 220: Yemeni Government Retakes Territory on Bab al-Mandab

State of the Union: Energy markets remained distressed. The post The Iran War Day 220: Yemeni Government Retakes Territory on Bab al-Mandab appeared first on The American Conservative .

The internationally recognized government of Yemen pushed back Houthi territorial gains around the Bal al-Mandab, per the government-affiliated Saba news reported early Monday. Forces are preparing a new assault to retake the Houthi-occupied capital, Sanaa, per Saba and Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya . Saudi Arabia provided air support for Yemeni ground troops. Despite the setbacks elsewhere, the Houthis are advancing on the city of Taiz. Amid the new offensive, the foreign ministries of Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to the collective defense measures of the Mecca Pact in a Monday statement. Despite improved flows through the Hormuz and gains along the Red Sea shipping lane, energy markets remain distressed.…Open

What is the current status of Houthi movements in the city of Taiz despite other territorial setbacks?
Despite setbacks elsewhere, the Houthis are continuing to advance on the city of Taiz.
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What were the specific energy prices and fuel costs reported during the 220th day of the Iran War?
Brent crude opened at $103 per barrel. According to AAA, there was some easing in consumer fuel prices, with a national average price of $4.37 per gallon for regular gas and $6.32 for diesel.
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How has the Iran War impacted global oil reserves and energy markets according to Saudi Aramco's CEO?
Amin Nasser, the CEO of Saudi Aramco, stated that 3 billion barrels of oil have been lost from markets since the beginning of the war and described world reserves as being "scarily thin."
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Which countries reaffirmed their commitment to the collective defense measures of the Mecca Pact during the offensive in Yemen?
The foreign ministries of Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to the collective defense measures of the Mecca Pact in a statement released on Monday.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Giorgio Cafiero) - Pakistan’s Defense Dilemma

The Mecca Pact creates new opportunities for Islamabad—and new headaches. The post Pakistan’s Defense Dilemma appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Pakistan’s Defense Dilemma The Mecca Pact creates new opportunities for Islamabad—and new headaches. RIZWAN TABASSUM/AFP via Getty Images Pakistan has long practiced a careful balancing act to manage relations with Iran and the Gulf Arab monarchies. But against the backdrop of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, and the emergence of Yemen and the Red Sea as the “Western Front ” of this regional crisis, the balancing act is getting harder to sustain. Pakistan has strong strategic and economic ties with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members, and has long seen stability in the Gulf as important to its interests. So Islamabad naturally has no appetite for Iranian or Houthi…Open

What role is Pakistan attempting to play in the U.S.-Iran crisis?
Pakistan's government has invested considerable diplomatic energy to act as a bridge and an intermediary between the two sides to help resolve the crisis as quickly as possible.
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What was the outcome of the Pakistani parliamentary vote on April 10, 2015, regarding the Yemen conflict?
On April 10, 2015, the Pakistani parliament voted to reject a proposal to join the Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis, vowing support for Saudi Arabia while declaring that Islamabad should maintain neutrality to play a proactive diplomatic role.
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How does Iran's engagement with Afghanistan affect Pakistan?
Iran's engagement with Afghanistan affects Pakistani security interests in its near abroad.
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Why does Pakistan have a strong incentive to maintain functional relations with Iran despite its partnerships with Saudi Arabia and other GCC members?
Iran is Pakistan's immediate neighbor with a long and difficult border. A serious deterioration in relations could directly impact Pakistan's border security, regional stability, and economic interests. Additionally, Pakistan seeks to expand bilateral trade, is interested in energy cooperation like the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and must manage domestic politics due to its sizable Shia minority.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Eldar Mamedov) - Tehran’s Pragmatists Are Still Open to Diplomacy

Iran is pursuing its national interests rationally—and that is the United States’ best hope. The post Tehran’s Pragmatists Are Still Open to Diplomacy appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Tehran’s Pragmatists Are Still Open to Diplomacy Iran is pursuing its national interests rationally—and that is the United States’ best hope. Vice President J.D. Vance recently offered the Islamic Republic of Iran some unsolicited advice: “Stop acting like crazy people.” He contrasted Iranian behavior with American actions, claiming that, “unlike the IRGC, the U.S. never targets civilians in combat.” “We never will do that,” he added. “We never have done that.” The latter assertion is unfortunately undercut by the recent deadly strike on a wedding party in Sirik County and the February strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, both of which have been credibly…Open

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