Inflation pressures Tehran, Houthis attack Mokha port, and Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan
US President Donald Trump said inflation in Iran is starting to force the hand of the country’s rulers, and he believes that could benefit the US. It comes as the US military blockade puts more pressure on Tehran. In Yemen, three civilians were among seven people killed in the latest Houthi attack on Mokha port. The Iran-backed rebel group has also claimed an earlier drone attack on a Saudi…
US President Donald Trump claims inflation in Iran is influencing the country's rulers, potentially benefiting the US. The US military blockade adds to the pressure on Tehran. In Yemen, the Houthi rebels killed seven people, including three civilians, in the latest attack on Mokha port. The group has also claimed responsibility for a previous drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a 15-point proposal aimed at advancing US President Trump's Gaza peace plan during a cabinet meeting. He stated that the Israeli military would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed and weaponized.
In a significant shift from the Assad regime's downfall, Syria and Russia have agreed to convert two Russian military bases into joint training and rehabilitation centers. This development comes as Iran and Russia continue to strengthen their military partnership.
In Dublin, Ireland, alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The case highlights the ongoing power struggles in international crime syndicates.
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