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Trump reportedly greenlit Saudi strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after Saudi officials warned Washington — a move that triggered missile retaliation and marked the most serious escalation since 2022. The conflict erupted when an Iranian Mahan Air flight carrying Houthi leaders from Tehran attempted to land in Sanaa, prompting Saudi concerns over weapon smuggling. While Yemen’s government claimed responsibility for the strike to halt the Iranian plane, Houthis blame Saudi Arabia and vow retaliation — including targeting Saudi airports and potentially shipping lanes like the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. With the “de-escalation phase” officially over, Houthis threaten further action, risking regional instability and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.

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