US Prepares for Potential Iran Operations Amid Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports

The U.S. Defense Department has directed Central Command to finalize preparations for potentially resuming major combat operations in Iran, with U.S. and Israeli sources suggesting this could occur before the U.S. midterm elections. Concurrently, Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for missile attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports in Saudi Arabia, resulting in three fatalities and 36 injuries. The Saudi-led coalition reported destroying a ballistic missile platform in Yemen used in the Riyadh attack, escalating regional tensions significantly.