Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE - dw.com
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Houthis claimed an attack on Israel while Ukraine's president visited the UAE amid regional tensions.
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Houthi forces claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel, escalating tensions in a region already strained by broader conflict. The Iranian-backed militant group has conducted repeated strikes against Israeli targets over recent months as part of a wider confrontation in the Middle East. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the United Arab Emirates, likely engaging in diplomatic efforts amid the regional turbulence. The claimed attack underscores the interconnected nature of Middle Eastern conflicts and their potential to draw in international players. Zelenskyy's presence in the UAE suggests Ukraine is seeking diplomatic leverage and regional support during its own ongoing security crisis.
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