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Yea "you" did a hell of a job in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Libya.
Operation 'Decisive Storm' | Saudi lead coalition operations in Yemen - Updates & Discussions.
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Iranian officers captured in Aden fighting
Sources say the men were part of the elite unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Popular Committee fighters backing Yemeni president Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi said they captured two Iranian military officers advising Al Houthi militiamen in Aden. If confirmed, tensions between Tehran and Riyadh are expected to escalate. The Popular Committee sources say the captured men were from the elite unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Three sources from the PC said the Iranians, identified as a colonel and a captain, were seized in two different districts rocked by heavy gun battles.
“The initial investigation revealed that they are from the Quds Force and are working as advisors to the Al Houthi militia,” one of the militia sources told Reuters.
“They have been put in a safe place and we will turn them over to Decisive Storm to deal with them,” the source added.
On Thursday, Al Sharq Al Awsat newspaper reported that the body of a Hezbollah fighter was found in the Shabwa province following heavy clashes.
Iranian officers captured in Aden fighting | GulfNews.com
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Oman defends its ‘neutrality’ in Yemen conflict
Foreign minister says Yemenis and Omanis share common feelings that prevent it from participating
Oman’s foreign minister has defended his country’s position to remain neutral in the ongoing conflict in Yemen saying there were ‘reasons’ for not participating in Operation Decisive Storm.
Yousuf Bin Alawi said that such crises could only be resolved through dialogue.
“There are common passionate feelings among Yemenis and Omanis that prevent Oman from participating,” he said.
He said Oman will focus its attention on humanitarian relief to Yemenis affected by the war.
Meanwhile, sources told Gulf News that there were more than 50 injured Yemenis being treated in hospitals in Muscat, many of which were children.
Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Zarif met with Omani officials last week in Muscat before flying to Islamabad to meet with Pakistani officials.
Oman stands out amongst the GCC states as having a close and unique relationship with Iran. It often plays the role of mediator between Iran and other countries in the instance of any disputes.
Oman defends its ‘neutrality’ in Yemen conflict | GulfNews.com
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'For political solution to Yemen crisis, stop targeting citizens': Gargash
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammad Gargash took to Twitter to express his views on the Yemen crisis.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammad Gargash on Saturday said on micro-blogging site Twitter that whoever seeks a political solution to end the Yemeni crisis should not continue to target the Yemeni citizens of Aden and its structure.
“This is an attempt to impose a fait accompli by force and violence,” He tweeted, adding ‘Aden shall withstand and win’
Dr. Gargash has doubted the credibility and approach the Houthis were adopting: “Which model do the Houthis and deposed present [referring to Ali Abdullah Saleh] – want?” He asked.
The minister futher added: 'Do the Yemeni people satisfy with the rule of an Islamic jurist or with bringing back Saleh’s republic? Do the Yemeni people trust a political path dominated by Saleh and the Houthis, especially after they staged a coup against a unanimous political course, which is supported internationally.'
'For political solution to Yemen crisis, stop targeting citizens': Gargash - Khaleej Times
'For political solution to Yemen crisis, stop targeting citizens': Gargash
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammad Gargash took to Twitter to express his views on the Yemen crisis.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammad Gargash on Saturday said on micro-blogging site Twitter that whoever seeks a political solution to end the Yemeni crisis should not continue to target the Yemeni citizens of Aden and its structure.
“This is an attempt to impose a fait accompli by force and violence,” He tweeted, adding ‘Aden shall withstand and win’
Dr. Gargash has doubted the credibility and approach the Houthis were adopting: “Which model do the Houthis and deposed present [referring to Ali Abdullah Saleh] – want?” He asked.
The minister futher added: 'Do the Yemeni people satisfy with the rule of an Islamic jurist or with bringing back Saleh’s republic? Do the Yemeni people trust a political path dominated by Saleh and the Houthis, especially after they staged a coup against a unanimous political course, which is supported internationally.'
'For political solution to Yemen crisis, stop targeting citizens': Gargash - Khaleej Times
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Debating with Persian members is different. They are the masters of this expansion project, not the defensive propagandists like you.
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No one agrees with him on twitter. This guy even defended the UAE minister..
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Evacuation Operations from YEMEN - ‘OPERATION RAAHAT’
In yet another difficult and challenging operation, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash evacuated 464 personnel of different nationalities from the war torn city of Aden, Yemen on 10 April 2015. Body of Late Shri Manjeet Singh, who succumbed to injuries sustained during bombing in Aden city was embarked onboard INS Tarkash for passage to Djibouti. He was a resident of Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. 46 Indians nationals and 422 persons hailing from 14 countries were evacuated in this trip from the port city of Aden and disembarked at Djibouti on 11 April 15. The personnel evacuated were observed to be in a state of shock and were greatly relieved to be onboard an Indian Naval Ship safely.
Amongst the evacuees there were four pregnant women, one patient each suffering from cancer and renal failure and two malnourished children were provided succor and medical aid by INS Tarkash. It was learnt from the evacuees that the city Aden continues to remain under siege by the Houthis and the situation there was grim with continuous shelling and firing taking place. Despite the difficult conditions, embarkation continued to be undertaken by INS Tarkash. Gun/ shots, shelling and firing in port area and on the jetty were reported by crew of INS Tarkash.
Earlier on 09 Apr 15, INS Sumitra had safely evacuated 349 personnel including some foreign nationals from the Port Al Hodeidah. Sumitra was received in Djibouti harbour by Indian Ambassador to Ethopia and Bangladeshi Ambassador to Kuwait. All evacuees were safely disembarked at Djibouti for further passage to India by Indian Air Force Aircraft and civil flights on 10 April 15.
Till now Indian Naval Ships Mumbai, Tarkash and Sumitra deployed in Gulf of Aden have evacuated 2671 persons including 964 foreign nationals from 30 countries. Evacuation operations as part of Op Rahat continues to be progressed by the Indian Navy Ship deployed off the coast of Yemen.
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Difficult and challenging operation, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash evacuated personnel of different nationalities from the war torn city of Aden, Yemen the evacuees were disembarked, at Djibouti on 11April 15.
12-April, 2015 18:27 IST
Evacuation Operations from YEMEN - ‘OPERATION RAAHAT’
In yet another difficult and challenging operation, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash evacuated 464 personnel of different nationalities from the war torn city of Aden, Yemen on 10 April 2015. Body of Late Shri Manjeet Singh, who succumbed to injuries sustained during bombing in Aden city was embarked onboard INS Tarkash for passage to Djibouti. He was a resident of Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. 46 Indians nationals and 422 persons hailing from 14 countries were evacuated in this trip from the port city of Aden and disembarked at Djibouti on 11 April 15. The personnel evacuated were observed to be in a state of shock and were greatly relieved to be onboard an Indian Naval Ship safely.
Amongst the evacuees there were four pregnant women, one patient each suffering from cancer and renal failure and two malnourished children were provided succor and medical aid by INS Tarkash. It was learnt from the evacuees that the city Aden continues to remain under siege by the Houthis and the situation there was grim with continuous shelling and firing taking place. Despite the difficult conditions, embarkation continued to be undertaken by INS Tarkash. Gun/ shots, shelling and firing in port area and on the jetty were reported by crew of INS Tarkash.
Earlier on 09 Apr 15, INS Sumitra had safely evacuated 349 personnel including some foreign nationals from the Port Al Hodeidah. Sumitra was received in Djibouti harbour by Indian Ambassador to Ethopia and Bangladeshi Ambassador to Kuwait. All evacuees were safely disembarked at Djibouti for further passage to India by Indian Air Force Aircraft and civil flights on 10 April 15.
Till now Indian Naval Ships Mumbai, Tarkash and Sumitra deployed in Gulf of Aden have evacuated 2671 persons including 964 foreign nationals from 30 countries. Evacuation operations as part of Op Rahat continues to be progressed by the Indian Navy Ship deployed off the coast of Yemen.
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Difficult and challenging operation, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash evacuated personnel of different nationalities from the war torn city of Aden, Yemen the evacuees were disembarked, at Djibouti on 11April 15.
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Saudi sources have slammed Pakistan's decision to backtrack on its previously declared participation in the Saudi-led air strikes on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen, a newspaper has reported, adding that the move could prompt an increase in Egyptian military involvement.
London-based Al-Arab newspaper quoted the Saudi sources as describing the Pakistani position as “slack”, warning that the move would negatively affect Islamabad’s relations with Riyadh and other Gulf countries.
Pakistan’s parliament voted on Friday against participation in the campaign launched by Arab states and led by Saudi Arabia in support for Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The resolution involved neutrality in the conflict and support for a peaceful solution.
Sources told the newspaper that the Pakistani stance might give Egypt a larger military stake in the operations should a decision be taken on ground interference in Yemen.
The paper added that the visit by Egypt’s Defense Minister Sedqy Sobhy to Saudi Arabia two days ago was aimed at arranging for a ground operation. It noted that Sobhy expressed readiness to provide all assistance needed for the coalition’s operations in Yemen.
Saudi sources: Pakistan walkout on Yemen may give Egypt stronger role | Egypt Independent
Egypt will be doing the ground invasion to save the facebook president because no one else can in the coalition.
London-based Al-Arab newspaper quoted the Saudi sources as describing the Pakistani position as “slack”, warning that the move would negatively affect Islamabad’s relations with Riyadh and other Gulf countries.
Pakistan’s parliament voted on Friday against participation in the campaign launched by Arab states and led by Saudi Arabia in support for Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The resolution involved neutrality in the conflict and support for a peaceful solution.
Sources told the newspaper that the Pakistani stance might give Egypt a larger military stake in the operations should a decision be taken on ground interference in Yemen.
The paper added that the visit by Egypt’s Defense Minister Sedqy Sobhy to Saudi Arabia two days ago was aimed at arranging for a ground operation. It noted that Sobhy expressed readiness to provide all assistance needed for the coalition’s operations in Yemen.
Saudi sources: Pakistan walkout on Yemen may give Egypt stronger role | Egypt Independent
Egypt will be doing the ground invasion to save the facebook president because no one else can in the coalition.
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FO mum over UAE minister’s tirade
“We don’t have any confirmation of what exactly has been said and by whom. I have no comments,”: FO spokesperson. — Photo courtesy Press Information Department
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday avoided reacting to remarks by a UAE minister following the resolution adopted during the parliament’s joint session that stressed the need for neutrality on Islamabad’s part in the Yemen conflict.
The resolution, which expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia but insisted on remaining neutral in the dispute, apparently riled the Emirati leadership, which is already said to be displeased with Pakistan over some bilateral matters.
“We don’t have any confirmation of what exactly has been said and by whom. I have no comments,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said when asked to comment on the statement by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.
Dr Gargash, a western-educated man, has held a number of important positions in the UAE government. In a series of messages (in Arabic) sent from his verified account on the social networking site, Twitter, he said the Pakistani parliament’s decision to opt for neutrality in the Yemen conflict would cost the country ‘heavily’.
Pakistan could have to pay a ‘heavy price’ for its stand on Yemen conflict: Gargash
In his tweets, Mr Gargash singled out Pakistan and Turkey, saying that it seemed that Iran seemed more important to them, even though they relied on investment from the Arab states.
“The vague and contradictory stands of Pakistan and Turkey are an absolute proof that Arab security — from Libya to Yemen — is the responsibility of none but Arab countries,” the Khaleej Times quoted him as having tweeted.
Talking to the Khaleej Times, the UAE minister said he meant to warn Pakistan that it could have to pay a “heavy price” for its “ambiguous stand”.
He had tweeted that parliament’s decision, which calls for neutrality on Yemen and yet expresses genuine support for Saudi Arabia, is contradictory and unexpected from Islamabad.
The newspaper quoted the minister as saying: “The Arabian Gulf is in a dangerous confrontation, its strategic security is on the edge, and the moment of truth distinguishes between the real ally and the ally of media and statements.”
Background
The reaction from UAE is by no means spontaneous and reflects Abu Dhabi’s underlying grievances with Islamabad.
Diplomatic officials told Dawn in background discussions that the UAE was unhappy over the non-issuance of permits for hunting of the endangered Houbara Bustard, and was further annoyed by growing ties between Pakistan and Qatar, which has recently had frayed relations with the rest of the Arab world.
Moreover, the fact that Pakistan did not vote for UAE in its bid to host the Expo 2020 was viewed with deep concern, even though Dubai went on to win the rights to host the event anyway. On that occasion, Islamabad was branded ‘an unreliable ally’.
When UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Islamabad back in November 2013, he too called for removing “irritants” in the relationship.
Political Reaction
Mr Gargash’s tweets, which were immediately picked up by the local media, drew a strong reaction from Pakistani politicians.
Most notable was JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s response. He went as far as to accuse the UAE of fomenting unrest in Balochistan and Karachi.
“I regret the statement by UAE on Pakistan’s role in Yemen. The UAE has been found to have footprints in destabilising Balochistan and Karachi to save Dubai,” he said.
ANP leader Afrasiab Khattak, meanwhile, called for increased self-reliance to avoid such ‘humiliation’.
“Self-dependence is needed to become a truly independent country so that a sheikhdom like UAE does not address us as a big power addresses a satellite,” he tweeted.
But the angry comments from the UAE cabinet official rang alarm bells in official corridors, which now fear a backlash to the parliamentary resolution from Arab countries. Several ministers even reiterated their commitment to Saudi security on Saturday.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who had read out the resolution on Friday, said Pakistan would protect Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity. “The sovereignty of Haramain Sharifain is very dear to the entire nation,” he said at a ceremony at the Islamabad Club Polo Ground.
Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Mohammad Yousaf, speaking at a conference in Islamabad, said Pakistan would never compromise on the defence of Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The PML-N’s information secretary and Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan, had said a day earlier: “Our troops are already present in Tabuk and some other cities of Saudi Arabia.”
Published in Dawn, April 12th, 2015
Saudia Arabia's Religious Minister Abdullah Bin Al Aziz Has Arrived in Pakistan To Meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
“We don’t have any confirmation of what exactly has been said and by whom. I have no comments,”: FO spokesperson. — Photo courtesy Press Information Department
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday avoided reacting to remarks by a UAE minister following the resolution adopted during the parliament’s joint session that stressed the need for neutrality on Islamabad’s part in the Yemen conflict.
The resolution, which expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia but insisted on remaining neutral in the dispute, apparently riled the Emirati leadership, which is already said to be displeased with Pakistan over some bilateral matters.
“We don’t have any confirmation of what exactly has been said and by whom. I have no comments,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said when asked to comment on the statement by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.
Dr Gargash, a western-educated man, has held a number of important positions in the UAE government. In a series of messages (in Arabic) sent from his verified account on the social networking site, Twitter, he said the Pakistani parliament’s decision to opt for neutrality in the Yemen conflict would cost the country ‘heavily’.
Pakistan could have to pay a ‘heavy price’ for its stand on Yemen conflict: Gargash
In his tweets, Mr Gargash singled out Pakistan and Turkey, saying that it seemed that Iran seemed more important to them, even though they relied on investment from the Arab states.
“The vague and contradictory stands of Pakistan and Turkey are an absolute proof that Arab security — from Libya to Yemen — is the responsibility of none but Arab countries,” the Khaleej Times quoted him as having tweeted.
Talking to the Khaleej Times, the UAE minister said he meant to warn Pakistan that it could have to pay a “heavy price” for its “ambiguous stand”.
He had tweeted that parliament’s decision, which calls for neutrality on Yemen and yet expresses genuine support for Saudi Arabia, is contradictory and unexpected from Islamabad.
The newspaper quoted the minister as saying: “The Arabian Gulf is in a dangerous confrontation, its strategic security is on the edge, and the moment of truth distinguishes between the real ally and the ally of media and statements.”
Background
The reaction from UAE is by no means spontaneous and reflects Abu Dhabi’s underlying grievances with Islamabad.
Diplomatic officials told Dawn in background discussions that the UAE was unhappy over the non-issuance of permits for hunting of the endangered Houbara Bustard, and was further annoyed by growing ties between Pakistan and Qatar, which has recently had frayed relations with the rest of the Arab world.
Moreover, the fact that Pakistan did not vote for UAE in its bid to host the Expo 2020 was viewed with deep concern, even though Dubai went on to win the rights to host the event anyway. On that occasion, Islamabad was branded ‘an unreliable ally’.
When UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Islamabad back in November 2013, he too called for removing “irritants” in the relationship.
Political Reaction
Mr Gargash’s tweets, which were immediately picked up by the local media, drew a strong reaction from Pakistani politicians.
Most notable was JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s response. He went as far as to accuse the UAE of fomenting unrest in Balochistan and Karachi.
“I regret the statement by UAE on Pakistan’s role in Yemen. The UAE has been found to have footprints in destabilising Balochistan and Karachi to save Dubai,” he said.
ANP leader Afrasiab Khattak, meanwhile, called for increased self-reliance to avoid such ‘humiliation’.
“Self-dependence is needed to become a truly independent country so that a sheikhdom like UAE does not address us as a big power addresses a satellite,” he tweeted.
But the angry comments from the UAE cabinet official rang alarm bells in official corridors, which now fear a backlash to the parliamentary resolution from Arab countries. Several ministers even reiterated their commitment to Saudi security on Saturday.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who had read out the resolution on Friday, said Pakistan would protect Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity. “The sovereignty of Haramain Sharifain is very dear to the entire nation,” he said at a ceremony at the Islamabad Club Polo Ground.
Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Mohammad Yousaf, speaking at a conference in Islamabad, said Pakistan would never compromise on the defence of Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The PML-N’s information secretary and Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan, had said a day earlier: “Our troops are already present in Tabuk and some other cities of Saudi Arabia.”
Published in Dawn, April 12th, 2015
Saudia Arabia's Religious Minister Abdullah Bin Al Aziz Has Arrived in Pakistan To Meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
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Air strikes kill eight civilians in Yemen: Source | Zee News
Saudi-led air strikes targeting a military camp killed eight civilians in the central Yemeni city of Taiz on Sunday, a medical source said.
The air raids were aimed at a site held by soldiers loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh who have joined up with Iranian-allied Houthi rebels against local militias in the south, the source said.
According to the United Nations, the conflict, in which the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in the north in September, has killed 600 people, wounded 2,200 and displaced 100,000 others.
Saudi Arabia`s Defence Ministry has said more than 500 Houthis have also been killed in fighting on Yemen`s border, but has not said how it arrived at that figure.
Saudi-led air strikes targeting a military camp killed eight civilians in the central Yemeni city of Taiz on Sunday, a medical source said.
The air raids were aimed at a site held by soldiers loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh who have joined up with Iranian-allied Houthi rebels against local militias in the south, the source said.
According to the United Nations, the conflict, in which the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in the north in September, has killed 600 people, wounded 2,200 and displaced 100,000 others.
Saudi Arabia`s Defence Ministry has said more than 500 Houthis have also been killed in fighting on Yemen`s border, but has not said how it arrived at that figure.
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ইয়েমেনের তাখিয়া গোত্রের সেনারা গতকাল (শনিবার) সীমান্ত সংলগ্ন সৌদি আলমানারা ঘাঁটিতে হামলা চালিয়ে ওই ঘাঁটি দখল করে নিয়েছে। সৌদি স্থল-সেনারা তাদের বিমান বাহিনীর সহায়তা নিয়ে আজ ওই ঘাঁটি পুনর্দখলের চেষ্টা চালিয়েও
ব্যর্থ হয়েছে বলে ইয়েমেনি সূত্রগুলো জানিয়েছে।
Soldier from Yemens thathia tribe have captured saudi almara base from saudi forces in saudi border is it true ?
ব্যর্থ হয়েছে বলে ইয়েমেনি সূত্রগুলো জানিয়েছে।
Soldier from Yemens thathia tribe have captured saudi almara base from saudi forces in saudi border is it true ?
