New Escalation in Middle East: Houthi Attack on Aramco Refinery
Houthi rebels attacked an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia, marking a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, behind-the-scenes negotiations between the USA, Iran, and Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying, while Iran is setting stricter conditions for reopening this strategic passage. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi conveyed new messages to the USA.