US pauses nightly Iran strikes, as Houthis clash with Saudis
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The United States paused its nightly strikes on Iran, while skirmishes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia intensified. The Houthis claimed to have fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, but Saudi authorities did not confirm the attack. The situation raises questions about President Trump's strategy in the ongoing conflict.
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu
Houthi rebels said they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu.
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The United States paused nightly strikes on Iran.
South China Morning Post- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu
- Oil giant Saudi Aramco is a key target
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Loaded language removedSkirmishes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia intensified, as a pause in the nearly two-week run of nightly US strikes on Iran prompted questions about President Donald Trump’s strategy in the war.
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The United States paused nightly strikes on Iran.
South China Morning PostThe Saudi government and Aramco have not confirmed the attack.
South China Morning PostHouthi rebels said they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu.
South China Morning PostThe pause in US strikes raised fresh questions about President Donald Trump's strategy in the war.
OpinionSkirmishes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia intensified.
South China Morning Post