LIVE: At least 12 US soldiers injured in Saudi Arabia by Iranian attack
In a statement released on X, the Houthis, who control most of northern Yemen and launched drones and missiles against Israel during much of the war in Gaza, claimed to have fired missiles at Israeli military sites.
A sailor gives the signal for the launch of an E/A‑18 Growler
The Israeli military reported Saturday that a missile was launched from Yemen for the first time since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28. The attack came after Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened to enter the conflict.
A military statement said Israeli forces "identified the launch of a missile from Yemen into Israeli territory, and that air defense systems are in place to intercept the threat."
This is the first statement of its kind to mention a launch from Yemen during this regional conflict, which has now entered its second month.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi assured on Friday that the regime would charge "a heavy price to Israel" for its attacks on the country's steel mills and nuclear power plants.
"Israel has attacked two of Iran's largest steel mills, a power plant and civilian nuclear power plants, among other infrastructure," Araghchi said in remarks reported by AFP. "Israel claims to have acted in coordination with the United States."
On Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio set a date for the end of the country's operations in Iran.
According to Rubio, the United States plans to wind down its operations in Iran "in the next two weeks," while he reported that the Islamist regime has sent "messages" without responding to the peace plan.
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
At least 12 U.S. soldiers injured in Saudi Arabia
This Saturday, Iran launched a combined ballistic missile and drone strike against the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where U.S. troops are deployed.
According to AFP reported, the attack resulted in at least 12 U.S. soldiers wounded, two of them in serious condition. In addition, damage was reported to several in-flight refueling aircraft (KC-135) stationed at the base.
The Pentagon has not yet issued a detailed official statement on the identities or exact condition of the injured.
Cooperation agreement between Ukraine and UAE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Saturday in Abu Dhabi with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to collaborate in the field of security and defense, with special emphasis on protection against Iranian drone attacks.
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine offers its proven experience in drone interception and that the teams of both countries are working to finalize the details of the agreement.
Production halted at Iranian steel plant
Production at one of Iran's leading steel mills was halted after attacks attributed to Israeli and American forces, the regime's state-sponsored media reported.
The Khuzestan Steel Company, located in southwestern Iran, said that "the factory's production lines have stopped" after several of its facilities were hit by attacks on Friday.
USS Gerald Ford arrives in Croatia for maintenance work
AFP reporters saw the vessel arrive Saturday morning as it headed into port, and the embassy said it was part of a "scheduled port visit and maintenance work."
The carrier had left a naval base in Crete earlier this week after returning there following a fire in the onboard laundry that left two crew members injured.
"During its visit the USS Gerald R Ford will host local officials and key leaders to recognize the strong and enduring alliance between the United States and Croatia," the embassy statement said.
Yemeni Houthis claim first attack against Israel
Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, claimed Saturday to have carried out their first attack against Israel since the Middle East war began a month ago, AFP reported.
In a statement posted on X, the group, which controls most of northern Yemen and launched drones and missiles against Israel for much of the war in Gaza, said it had fired missiles at Israeli military sites.
A few hours earlier, the Israeli military had reported that it had detected an attack coming from Yemen and was working to intercept it.
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