Houthis Launch Second Missile at Israel; Trump Preps for Ground Operations
Iranian officials warned that their forces are prepared if US ground troops arrive in the region. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, said Tehran sees dual messaging from Washington. The Washington Post reported US preparations for a possible ground invasion.
Parliament Speaker’s Remarks
Ghalibaf said Iran is ready to respond to any land-based US deployment. He accused the United States of public diplomacy and private planning.
The comments were made on Sunday amid heightening tensions across the Middle East. Filmogaz.com covered the developing exchanges between Tehran and Washington.
Houthi Strikes and Wider Escalation
Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a second missile-and-drone attack on Israel within 24 hours. Military spokesman Yahya Saree made the claim in a televised address on Saturday.
The group has expanded strike ranges before and can threaten shipping lanes. Observers noted the Houthis’ past support for Hamas after the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Regional Security Risks
The new Houthi operations raise the risk of spillover across the Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea. Shipping and port operations have already felt pressure.
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Allegations of Civilian Casualties
Iran’s embassy in South Africa publicly accused US naval officers of causing child deaths. The embassy named commander Leigh R. Tate and officer Jeffrey E. York.
Tehran said Tomahawk missile strikes in Minab killed 168 children after three launches. The allegation has not been independently verified.
Diplomatic Moves and Meetings
Pakistan will host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on the Iran war. Foreign ministers planned in-depth discussions over two days.
Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan said participants would assess negotiation prospects. Pakistan has relayed a US proposal to Tehran and offered to host indirect talks.
Responses from Other States
Yemen’s internationally recognised government condemned Iran’s influence over allied militias. Officials warned against being drawn into wider conflicts.
Oman said it was probing attacks on its territory and reported a worker injured by a drone strike near Salalah port. Shipping firm Maersk paused operations at that port temporarily.
Infrastructure and Civilian Impact
Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority reported significant radar damage at Kuwait International Airport. Authorities attributed the harm to multiple drone strikes by Iran-linked proxies.
In Tokyo, the Israeli embassy returned without accepting a ceasefire statement from Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor groups. Shigemitsu Tanaka, an 85-year-old survivor leader, criticised the refusal.
Calls from Exile and Military Movements
Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi urged continued pressure on Tehran and called for decisive action. His comments followed a series of airstrikes on Iran.
Meanwhile, reports said thousands of US Marines arrived in the Middle East. Separate accounts described waves of airstrikes hitting Tehran.
