Iran-US War | Saudi Arabia, Houthis Trade Attacks | Has Iran Abandoned Houthis? | Expert Analysis

#samaatv #iranattack #petrolprice #petrol #iranuswar #iranisraelwar #USIran #PeaceDeal #IranUSRelations #nucleardeal #pakistannews #fieldmarshalasimmunir #pmshehbazsharif #saudiarabia #qatar #kuwait #iranisraelwar #trump #islamabad #switzerland #kpk #pakarmy #balochistan #bahrain #meresawal #absaralam Iran-US War | Saudi Arabia, Houthis Trade Attacks | Has Iran Abandoned Houthis? | Expert Analysis Fighting between the United States and Iran appeared to abate for the first time in two weeks on Saturday, but tensions remained high as President Trump weighed whether to intensify the conflict and as hostilities flared between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen. After 13 straight nights of attacks on Iran, U.S. forces did not announce any overnight strikes. A spokesman for Iran’s health ministry said on social media that there had been no new attacks. The two countries have been locked in a cycle of strikes and counterstrikes as each tries to control of the Strait of Hormuz, effectively unraveling a cease-fire signed last month. Fighting persisted over the Red Sea, where the Houthis declared a maritime blockade on Saudi vessels this week. Although some tankers have made it through, the Houthis, a Yemeni militia backed by Iran, have fired on passing ships, increasing the pressure on global oil prices. Early Saturday, a spokesman for Saudi-led forces operating in Yemen said that they had attacked Houthi military targets. The Houthis said they had fired rockets and drones at sites at energy facilities in two areas along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. While the Saudi authorities briefly activated security alerts in both areas, they did not provide further details. The apparent decrease in fighting hardly soothed fears that the situation could still deteriorate. Mr. Trump met with advisers on Friday to discuss a potential escalation with Iran, according to four people briefed on the discussion. Those consultations came just days before the president was set to meet Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. His visit, on Tuesday. would be the first since he argued in February for a joint U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran, which began weeks later. Nearing the end of its fifth month, the war with Iran is at a critical juncture. The Trump administration has had little success in its war aims, having failed to topple the Iranian government and end its nuclear program. Instead, Iranian forces have effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil and gas shipments that was open before the war, throttling the global economy. The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was up more than 7 percent at $100.95 a barrel on Friday, before dropping to around $98 a barrel. The price of crude is nearly 40 percent higher since the start of the war. Read more › Tattered cease-fire: Nearly all the provisions of a June 17 cease-fire between the United States and Iran have been violated. Pakistan, Iran explore path toward new talks with US in a China-initiated push — sources. China backs Pakistan’s mediation effort as Gulf shipping disruptions threaten its trade interests. Officials say US-Iran talks cannot resume until attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states stop SAMAA TV is the top Pakistani news channel covering national news from a diverse array of fields -- from politics and current affairs, business and sports to international, entertainment and culture. The channel aims at providing factual, in-depth and latest news as and when it happens. Tune in to SAMAA TV to stay updated, whether at home or on the go, on all things current and relevant. ➽ Subscribe to Samaa News ➽ https://bit.ly/2Wh8Sp8 ➽ Watch Samaa News Live ➽ https://bit.ly/3oUSwAP Stay up-to-date on the major news making headlines across Pakistan on SAMAA TV’s top-of-the-hour segment. For in-depth coverage watch the bulletins. SAMAA TV is Pakistan’s first private satellite news channel that provides live transmission simultaneously from five cities of Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta and Peshawar. SAMAA’s live news bulletins, incisive political talk shows and a wide range of programs including sports, social issues and infotainment has enabled it to position itself among the top tier news and current affairs channels of Pakistan. SAMAA Network : SUBSCRIBE to get the latest SAMAA News content: https://bit.ly/2Wh8Sp8 Visit https://www.samaa.tv for lightning-fast news, special updates, highlights, and exclusive analysis from top anchors and journalists across Pakistan and the globe. 📱 SAMAA TV on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 📱 SAMAA TV on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/samaa-n...