The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced this morning that it conducted a significant assault against strategic targets of the Houthi rule in Yemen. The IDF Chief of Staff stated, "Our message is sharp - no bride. We will not allow harm to the State of Israel. We will continue to hurt terrorism wherever it is." The IDF also confirmed ongoing efforts to recover bodies of individuals murdered by Hamas. A local source in Sana'a reported that a senior official in the Houthi Ministry of Interior was killed in an Israeli attack yesterday. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the European troika's decision to pursue pressure on the Iranian people regarding its nuclear program. Araghchi stated that this action is "immoral, unjustified, and unlawful" and warned of significant adverse impacts on diplomacy and the dialogue between Iran and the IAEA. In Lebanon, the Commander of the Lebanese Army, General Rudolph Heikal, held an exceptional meeting to discuss the latest developments and the army's role amid current exceptional stages and Israeli attacks. General Heikal emphasized the army's responsibility in taking sensitive tasks and preserving civil peace and internal stability, noting ongoing communication with Syrian authorities regarding border control. Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Iranian President Ebrahim Pezeshkian in China on Monday, according to the Kremlin.
