UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait Intercept Attacks
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“AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS INTERCEPT MISSILE AND DRONE ATTACKS IN THE UAE, QATAR, BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT”
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Should Qatar continue mediating in major regional conflicts?
Egypt blockaded Qatar for 3.5 years — just 4 years ago!
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Bahrain severed all ties with Qatar in June 2017, accusing it of funding terrorism. The blockade ended at the Al-Ula Summit in January 2021, restoring full diplomatic relations.
Iran has armed and funded the Houthis for over a decade
The Houthis (Ansarullah) adopted Iran's 'Death to America' slogan & receive weapons and funding from Tehran. Their delegation attended Khamenei's funeral when the airport was struck. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksIn what year did Houthi forces seize control of Sanaa?
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2014
Aden was once the capital of an independent South Yemen!
Before Yemen unified in 1990, Aden was the capital of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. Today's split — Houthis in Sanaa, the recognized govt in Aden — eerily echoes the country's divided past.
Iran has backed Yemen's Houthis with weapons, funding & training for years
The Houthis, formally called Ansarullah, follow a Zaydi Shia ideology and have received significant support from Tehran since at least 2014. Their delegation's presence at Khamenei's funeral reflects deep ties. Learn more at Wikipedia
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