Vance says US-Iran war to enter 'new phase within months' | LIVE BLOG
The US State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging Americans to reconsider travel due to threats
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi drone strikes targeting southern Saudi Arabia near Mecca, prompting Riyadh to vow retaliation following alerts in six major cities.
Tehran claimed to intercept two US MQ-1 drones near the Strait of Hormuz amid delayed diplomatic talks with Gulf states. Meanwhile, Iranian officials reiterated that nuclear negotiations with Washington remain stalled until economic sanctions are lifted. READ MORE FROM TUESDAY
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone targeting Mecca yesterday was intercepted
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis before it entered the airspace over Mecca, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said. He condemned the alleged attack as a deliberate provocation against a holy city revered by millions of Muslims worldwide.
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Vance says US-Iran War to enter 'new phase within months'
Vice President JD Vance told The New York Post the conflict’s initial phase, aimed at weakening Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. “We can’t predict the future, but I think the president is right to say that this thing will enter a much different phase in a couple of months,”
He said the next phase will focus on preventing Iran from rebuilding while maintaining global stability, adding that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to more than half of normal levels despite continued attacks on commercial vessels.
Yemeni media: Houthis reportedly down Saudi F-15 fighter jet
Yemeni media outlets report that Houthi forces have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet. No further details have been released about the circumstances of the incident or the fate of the crew.
US fired up to 70 patriot interceptors at Iranian barrage targeting Jordan - report
The US military launched between 60 and 70 Patriot interceptors and more than a dozen THAAD interceptors last week in response to an Iranian attack involving roughly 20 ballistic missiles targeting American forces in Jordan, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing US and regional officials.
US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging Americans to reconsider travel due to threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks, terrorism, regional conflict and possible detention over social media activity. The area along the Yemen border remains under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning.