KSA warned of severe reprisal
Yemen’s armed forces have advanced on the western entrance of Taiz, taking control of the Al-Hanjar area.The forces also warned that any Saudi attack on Yemeni sites would prompt strikes on Aramco’s Dammam headquarters, King Khalid Airport and the company’s Riyadh refinery. Saudi warplanes reportedly bombed a Yemeni Petroleum Company facility in Al-Sabaha, west of Sanaa. Yemeni military spokesman Yahya Saree said the facility was empty of petroleum products and had no military significance. He also warned civilians and workers to evacuate Aramco facilities, which he described as legitimate targets. Meanwhile, Ansarullah forces have reported repelling attacks on capital Sanaa.
'Iran not to surrender'
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei says Iran is well-prepared to repel any new aggression, drawing on its experiences in the recent imposed wars. In an interview with Tunisia’s Al-Chourouk newspaper, Baqaei stressed that pressure and threats cannot force the Iranian nation to accept illegal demands. He said the current regional situation is the result of destabilizing actions by the US and the Israeli regime. Baqaei emphasized that regional security must be ensured by regional countries, describing the military presence of foreign powers as the main source of insecurity. He also reaffirmed Iran’s respect for the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional countries. On the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesman said any sustainable and long-term mechanism to manage the waterway and ensure its security must be established with the participation and agreement of the two coastal states, Iran and Oman.
France crackdown
Student protests continue across France with Teacher’s union joining the nationwide rallies demanding for changes or overhaul of the education sector. Demonstrations have spread across France, including Paris and Marseille, with some turning violent as police use tear gas and batons to disperse protesters. More than 7,000 people have been arrested since the protests began in September, as criticism mounts over the police crackdown. The movement has also inspired student demonstrations in neighboring countries, including Belgium and Italy. Teachers and education unions say they share many of the students’ concerns, including overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages and insufficient investment in education. The teachers' union argues the crisis requires an urgent political and budgetary solution.
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