Israel launches intensive airstrikes on Yemen

Israel launched intensive airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa and the northern province of Amran on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least three people and injuring 38, according to health authorities run by the Houthi militant group.

The Israeli military said the attacks were in retaliation for a missile strike launched by the Houthis on Sunday morning targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The attack injured eight people and caused damage near the airport, according to Israeli authorities.

In Sanaa, the strikes hit Sanaa International Airport, three power plants, and three military sites. In Amran, about 60 km north of the capital, airstrikes targeted a concrete factory, according to eyewitnesses.

Senior Houthi leader Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, who is also a member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, said in late Tuesday that Israeli strikes are acts of terrorism and that the Yemeni people will not be intimidated by the terrorist acts of the United States and Israel.

As a spillover of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, clashes between Israel and Yemen's Houthis have intensified, resulting in an increasing number of civilian targets and infrastructure being raided.

Prior to Tuesday's airstikes, Israel carried out airstrikes on Yemen's port and a concrete factory in Hodeidah Province on Monday.

The United Nations' Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Tuesday expressed his deep concern over the "serious escalation" due to recent military actions in the region. He once again urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could lead to further civilian suffering.

Grundberg said that that all sides must adhere to international legal obligations and make every effort to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. He also said that returning to dialogue is the only viable path to lasting security and stability in Yemen and broader areas in the region.

Oman has brokered a ceasefire between Yemen's Houthi group and the United States, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi said in a statement on Tuesday.

In the future, neither side will target the other, including American vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, ensuring freedom of navigation and the smooth flow of international commercial shipping, the statement said.

The minister also said that the agreement is expected to pave the way for further progress on regional issues and contribute to achieving justice, peace, and prosperity for all.

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a press briefing on Tuesday that Yemen's Houthi forces have agreed to cease threats to maritime security in the Middle East and the U.S. will halt airstrikes against the Houthis on this base.

The Houthi side has yet to respond to this statement.

Israel launches intensive airstrikes on Yemen

Israel launches intensive airstrikes on Yemen

The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.

In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.

"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.

Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."

Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.

President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.

Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.

Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.

The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.

Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests