JON GAMBRELL

Jon Gambrell is an Associated Press journalist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He covers news related to the Middle East region and has a keen interest in conflict reporting. His work is known for its clarity and factual accuracy.

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Recent Articles

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for damaging an oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, and shooting down a US military drone in the Red Sea using naval missiles. The Houthis have increased their attacks against shipping and military targets in response to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
Iran Launches Three Satellites into Space, Condemned by France, Germany and UK

Iran Launches Three Satellites into Space, Condemned by France, Germany and UK

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Iran launched three satellites into space on January 28th using the Simorgh rocket. The larger satellite, Mahda, tested the accuracy of delivering multiple cargoes to space while two nano-satellites were launched for testing narrowband communication and geopositioning technology. France, Germany, and the UK condemned the launch as an act of provocation.
Houthi Rebels Attack Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Carrying Russian Naphtha in Gulf of Aden, Complicating Red Sea Crisis Caused by Iranian-Backed Rebel Attacks on Israel's War on Hamas in Gaza Strip and American Ships Under Fire

Houthi Rebels Attack Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Carrying Russian Naphtha in Gulf of Aden, Complicating Red Sea Crisis Caused by Iranian-Backed Rebel Attacks on Israel's War on Hamas in Gaza Strip and American Ships Under Fire

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 27th, a Russian naphtha tanker was hit by a missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. This attack further complicated the Red Sea crisis caused by Iranian-backed rebel attacks on Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, two American ships carrying cargo for US Defense and State departments came under attack from Houthi rebels in Red Sea, prompting a U.S Navy warship to shoot down some projectiles.
Houthi Rebels Attack American-Flagged Ships in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Indian Navy Responds

Houthi Rebels Attack American-Flagged Ships in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Indian Navy Responds

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Houthi rebels attack U.S. ships in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, disrupting vital shipping route and QatarEnergy deliveries.
Red Sea Becomes Flashpoint in Israel-Iran Conflict, Global Trade Suffers as Houthi Militants Target Shipping with Impunity

Red Sea Becomes Flashpoint in Israel-Iran Conflict, Global Trade Suffers as Houthi Militants Target Shipping with Impunity

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 The Red Sea has become a major flashpoint in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with Houthi militants targeting shipping for months despite warnings. As a result, global trade has declined significantly due to increased freight costs and doubled prices after attacks by the Houthis. The US Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen in a raid last week but two commandos went missing. A new ship came under suspected fire from the Houthis and sustained damage.
Houthi Rebels Strike US-Owned Ship in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Global Shipping Industry

Houthi Rebels Strike US-Owned Ship in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Global Shipping Industry

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile attack on a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, causing no significant damage or injuries but further roiling global shipping as Israel is currently at war with Hamas in Gaza Strip.
Iranian Terrorist Attack Kills Over 100 People Near Soleimani's Grave

Iranian Terrorist Attack Kills Over 100 People Near Soleimani's Grave

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 3rd, 2024, a terrorist attack occurred in Iran that killed over 100 people and injured hundreds more. The attacks took place during the fourth anniversary of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani's assassination by US drone strike in Iraq in 2020 at his burial site near Saheb al-Zaman mosque in Kerman province, Iran.

Putin's Diplomatic Visits to Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid Global Conflicts

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday. The visit will focus on discussions about bilateral relations, oil, and international affairs. Putin's visit comes as he faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over the war. Putin's visit follows the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, accusing him of responsibility for the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Houthi Rebels Attack Commercial Vessels in Red Sea, US Responds

Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023 On December 3, 2023, there were four attacks on three separate commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea. The attacks were reportedly carried out by the Houthi rebels, a group based in Yemen, and were believed to be enabled by Iran. The USS CARNEY responded to the distress calls and shot down three aerial drones. The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that they were carried out in solidarity with Palestinians.

US Navy Releases Israel-linked Tanker Seized off Yemen Coast

Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 The Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was seized off the coast of Yemen by armed assailants. The vessel was later released by the United States Navy. Following the release of the tanker, two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, landing near a U.S. warship aiding the tanker in the Gulf of Aden.