What Happened
Defense Department Instructs Central Command to Prepare for Combat
The US Defense Department has instructed the Central Command to prepare for combat in Iran, amid rising tensions in the region. Attacks on Saudi airports, claimed by Iran-aligned Houthis, have resulted in casualties and damage. Meanwhile, Syria is in talks to send troops to Yemen, as part of a counteroffensive against the Houthis. The situation is complex and potentially volatile, with multiple countries involved. This development was first reported by Axios.