Earlier this week, a Houthi-launched ballistic missile penetrated Israel’s missile defense system and struck near Ben Gurion International Airport—a major escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, warning the response would not be “one and done.”
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U.S.-Iran Talks Gain Momentum
Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has been working behind the scenes on nuclear negotiations with Iran. The Houthi ceasefire is viewed as a strategic step to build momentum for a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.
The U.S. and Iran have already held three rounds of nuclear talks, with a fourth expected though not yet scheduled.
“This understanding is an important development,” Rubio emphasized, linking it directly to diplomatic progress.
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