Attacks in Yemen and Developments in US-Iran Relations
Saudi-led airstrikes targeted telecommunication towers in Yemen, while the Houthis claimed to have shot down a fighter jet over Marib.
The Houthis in Yemen announced that one person lost their life and telecommunication towers were targeted in airstrikes launched by the Saudi-led coalition.
Airstrikes in Yemen
According to information reported by Houthi-affiliated media outlets, Saudi Arabian warplanes targeted three telecommunication towers in Taiz province. In the attacks carried out on the town of Abs, one civilian lost their life and another was injured.
Fighter Jet Claim
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that they shot down a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet over the Marib Governorate in the northeastern part of the country.
Reaction from UAE to the Houthis
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Houthis' drone attempt targeting the Saudi city of Mecca, stating that this action threatens regional security.
US and Iran Process
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington hopes to be nearing the end of the process regarding the tensions with Iran, noting that they have established direct contact regarding a potential agreement with Tehran.