SANAA/RIYADH -- Yemen's Houthi group said Monday evening that it had launched a new ballistic missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, while Tehran reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement that the group targeted the Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile, claiming the missile "accurately hit" the target. (Saudi Arabia-Airport-Attack)
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ISTANBUL -- The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye is facing its first major test following a deadly attack by Yemen's Houthi group on Riyadh's international airport, raising questions about how far Türkiye is willing and able to go in defending its partner.
Analysts say Ankara is more likely to provide Saudi Arabia with defense technology than combat troops, as Türkiye seeks to avoid direct involvement in the conflict. (Türkiye-Joint Defense Alliance-Saudi Arbia)
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DAMASCUS -- Israeli forces carried out eight incursions into southern Syria on Sunday, temporarily detaining three shepherds, searching civilian homes and damaging private property, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported Monday.
The Britain-based watchdog said the incursions took place across parts of Quneitra and Daraa provinces, involving Israeli military vehicles, house searches and gunfire. (Syria-Israeli Forces-Incursions)
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TEHRAN -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday the country is reviewing the latest points raised by the United States in response to Iran's positions and will convey its views to mediators as soon as the review is concluded.
At a weekly press conference in Tehran, Baghaei elaborated on the latest U.S. response relayed to Iran through mediators regarding Iran's "seven-day plan", adding that the plan in fact demanded the restoration of Tehran's "legitimate" rights. (Iran-U.S.-Conditions) ■
