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Following a deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, resulting in over 15 deaths including an American, the article argues that President Trump must directly confront Iran, which uses the Houthis as a proxy to destabilize the region and pressure the US.
Three Saudi citizens were killed and several wounded in attacks on Riyadh airport, for which Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility. This marks the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia since a major military offensive against the Iran-backed group began last weekend, escalating regional conflict.
A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge, injuring two, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city to show support for President Zelensky. This attack follows multiple strikes on Kyiv's Southern Bridge and occurs as Ukraine and Germany finalize a significant defense partnership, including drone and missile production, and aid packages totaling over €1.35 billion.
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran, pledging to fight, as the nation faces a US naval blockade and sanctions. Iran also launched a new attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while Riyadh Airport reportedly saw smoke and flames. Volunteers are enlisting for military instruction amid escalating tensions.
An Iran-backed militia attack on a crucial Saudi oil pipeline from Iraqi territory and Houthi rebel advances in Yemen are escalating regional tensions, with Iraq under pressure to control its militias.
Russian strikes killed three and wounded dozens in Ukraine, prompting President Putin to warn Europe that sending troops would mean direct conflict, while denying any threat to the continent.
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in two months, then signaled a de-escalation, though both warned of further retaliation. U.S. President Trump called for an immediate ceasefire amidst diplomatic efforts to save the truce. The conflict, which saw casualties in Lebanon and continued U.S. blockades, also revealed growing tensions between Trump and Netanyahu, while Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Israel.
A fragile ceasefire is reportedly holding after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested dozens linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Tensions remain high over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US counter-blockades, even as international diplomacy intensifies to prevent further escalation.
President Trump issues a drastic order for the US Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, tripling minesweeping efforts, as the Navy Secretary departs. This escalates tensions amid an uncertain ceasefire with Iran, which has seized ships and faces a US blockade in the critical waterway.
Following the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan, Donald Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and is reportedly considering airstrikes against Iran. The US Central Command announced a blockade of Iranian ports, drawing warnings from Iran's IRGC and sparking international concern over escalating conflict and severe global economic fallout, including a UN warning of over 32 million people pushed into poverty.
