Daily Briefing: Iran Planning, Houthi Strikes, and Middle East Updates

This daily briefing collects major international security developments from the past day. It covers U.S. military preparations for possible renewed operations against Iran, Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, and discussions about Syrian troops joining the fight in Yemen, along with Israel-Hamas and West Bank news.

Expanded: We can mention U.S. Central Command told to finish prep for possible major combat in Iran; no date set; officials say possible before midterms. Houthi-claimed attacks hit Riyadh and Abha airports, killed three, injured 36. Syria talks with Saudi Arabia about sending troops to Yemen against Houthis; U.S. consulted, not opposed in principle. Hegseth visited USS Abraham Lincoln, gave Presidential Unit Citation for 40 days operations and blockade against Iran under Operation Epic Fury. Israel-Hamas: FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly attempted hijack to Tel Aviv, cited Gaza, had sought Israel routes, reconsidered in July due crew member. West Bank: settler attack during olive harvest near Burqa killed one; Israeli military said soldiers and settlers fired, responding to rock report. Huckabee aide suppressed critical reports. UK diplomats leaving Jerusalem consulate etc. Russia-Ukraine Kramatorsk bomb killed 33 injured 18. But expanded under 120 words total. Need 2 short paragraphs. Could include multiple facts. Need original wording. Avoid source phrasing. "U.S. Central Command was directed to complete preparations for potentially restarting large-scale combat operations in Iran, according to U.S. officials. No strike date was set, though U.S. and Israeli sources suggested it might occur before the U.S. midterm elections." That's close but paraphrased. "Houthi-claimed strikes on two Saudi airports killed three and wounded 36, damaging facilities in Riyadh and Abha near Yemen.