History Iran is the first country in the Middle East where oil was discovered, in 1908. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company (later rebranded as British Petroleum, or...
Saudi Arabia’s allies have joined the country’s ‘Decisive Storm’ bombing operation in Yemen. The operation is aimed at Houthi rebels who have taken over Yemen, bringing the Middle Eastern country to the brink of civil war. Ameera David takes a deeper look at the conflict and what US officials are prepared to do.