Tensions have escalated in the Middle East with various incidents reported. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes across four provinces. This comes after rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia caused fires at oil facilities and wounded dozens.
Iranian state media reported that Iranian forces struck several tankers and two US ships in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian ships. However, the US Central Command denied that American warships were hit.
Further details on these developments are available, including an announcement regarding the British Consulate in Jerusalem and other news from the region.
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