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Yemen offensive announcement coincides with Iran warning on US attacks

The Yemeni government says it will launch a major offensive against the Houthis as fighting intensifies. Iran says it is ready to defend itself if attacked by the United States.

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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source

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The Yemeni government has announced a major offensive against the Houthis amid intensifying fighting, according to Al Jazeera Global News. The report provides no details on the operation’s timing, location or objectives.

Iran has separately said it is ready to defend itself if the United States attacks. It also said there is “no military solution” to the US war.

The report does not specify the circumstances behind Iran’s statements or describe any US action. The two developments are reported together, but no direct link between them is established.

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