Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, their first such strike since the war began. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the operation was in response to continued Israeli and US attacks on targets in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestinian territories, vowing to continue until the “aggression” ends. The Israeli military reported intercepting the missile.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates to discuss security and defense cooperation. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's expertise in countering drones and missiles, developed over four years of full-scale war, offering this systematic approach to partners. He asserted that “terror must not prevail anywhere in the world,” linking regional instability to global oil markets due to the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are preparing to meet in Islamabad for talks on the Middle East war. According to the Pakistani prime minister's office, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that “trust” is needed to facilitate conflict negotiations. Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the United States, leveraging its ties with both sides.
Drone attacks have targeted Gulf states, with Kuwait's main international airport radar system sustaining “significant” damage from “several” strikes. In Oman, an Iranian drone strike on the port of Salalah injured a foreign worker. In the UAE, five Indian nationals were wounded by “falling debris” after air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile.
US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, declaring that Washington “doesn’t have to be there” for them if they fail to support the US. He targeted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (actually Defense Minister Boris Pistorius) for stating “This is not our war.” Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff allegedly claimed Iran would hold talks with Washington “this week” to end the monthlong conflict.
An Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded 12 US troops, two seriously, and damaged KC-135 refueling aircraft. Since the war began, over 300 US service members have been wounded, with 273 having returned to duty. The incident highlights ongoing regional volatility despite purported diplomatic efforts.
Source: www.dw.com