🔻 Iran’s war, the Houthis, and a deal with Putin; three crises tied together in Washington

🖋Khashayār Janedi BBC in Washington

🔻While the deadly attacks by the Houthis on the Riyadh airport have increased the risk of opening a new front in the war with Iran, Donald Trump’s efforts to curb fuel prices through a deal with Russia have faced opposition—even among Republicans.

American media have discussed the connection between these developments; the war with Iran, which has disrupted energy markets in the Middle East, is now also casting a shadow over Washington’s policy toward Russia and its war in Ukraine.

In the political programs of television networks, Chris Murphy, a Democratic senator, called for an end to U.S. military operations against Iran; Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, defended the continuation of economic pressure on Tehran; and Tom Tillis, a Republican senator, questioned the legality of Trump’s deal with Russia.

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