Operation by Saudi-led coalition against Houthis in Yemen
Amid regional developments, the Saudi coalition targeted the Houthis in Yemen, while US President Trump's announced fuel deal with Russia drew backlash from Democrats.
Following the attacks on the airport in Riyadh that resulted in the deaths of three Saudi citizens, the Saudi-led coalition carried out a large-scale operation in Yemen.
Airport Attack and Coalition Operation
Military steps were taken following the attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi citizens.
In retaliation for these attacks, the Saudi-led coalition forces launched a large-scale operation targeting Houthi personnel and military capacities in Yemen.
Fuel Agreement Between the US and Russia
Expressing his discomfort with the airport attack, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia has agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to American and global markets.
This announced agreement was sharply criticized by US Democratic lawmakers Gregory Meeks and Chuck Schumer on the grounds that it provided support to Vladimir Putin.
Regional Diplomacy and International Reactions
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas in Ankara, while Turkey officially condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthis on the airport.
Pakistan called for uninterrupted humanitarian access to Yemen during a briefing at the UN Security Council.
Debates in Iran and US Domestic Politics
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that regional diplomacy should serve as a practical tool for crisis management.
Meanwhile, US Senator Chris Van Hollen accused the US ambassador to Israel of covering up information regarding American citizens killed in the occupied West Bank.