Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens

US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that Iran is "failing badly" amid the widening conflict in Yemen, as Saudi Arabia announced a major offensive against the Houthi rebels. Trump declined to provide a timeline for any potential retaliation against Iran, stating that the situation might improve after the upcoming midterm elections.

Iran's military is reportedly in a weakened state, with no navy, air force, and rampant inflation. Trump also criticized Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, noting that it "is not a good thing." The US and Israel initiated their war against Iran on February 28. The ongoing tensions have now spilled over into Yemen, where Houthi forces have disrupted navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Saudi Arabia reported three civilian deaths and 36 injuries following Houthi strikes on King Khalid International Airport and Saudia aircraft in Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition claimed to have destroyed 136 military targets in Houthi-controlled areas, while Yemeni forces reported neutralizing over 1,400 Houthi fighters and damaging over 250 pieces of equipment.