Ukrainian forces struck Russian energy and industrial sites on Saturday, reportedly continuing operations despite US President Donald Trump’s calls to halt refinery attacks. Concurrently, Kyiv announced the full restoration of Starlink services, a development that had previously strained relations with Washington.
Houthi attacks expose Iran’s desperation — here’s how Trump must respond
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Tehran saw its leverage slipping away — and expanded the battlefield to attack the United States and its allies from a different angle. That’s the takeaway from this week’s fighting in Yemen, as Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists took aim at Saudi Arabia’s critical oil infrastructure and shipping routes.
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Tehran saw its leverage slipping away — and expanded the battlefield to attack the United States and its allies from a different angle. That’s the takeaway from this week’s fighting in Yemen, as Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists took aim at Saudi Arabia’s critical oil infrastructure…
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