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The President of the United States commented on the state of the war with Iran during a press point at the White House, while the Saudi coalition announced military achievements in Yemen.
The President of the United States showed confidence in the outcome of the war with Iran. "Their country is falling miserably. Their army has been defeated. They no longer have the Navy. They no longer have the air force. They have 300% inflation, Iran is in really bad shape," he said answering journalists' questions as he left the White House.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen has announced that it has destroyed over 100 military targets in a "large-scale operation" against the Iran-backed group.
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The United States could intensify military or economic pressure on Iran in the coming weeks.
Possible · Within weeks
The Saudi coalition may continue large-scale operations against the Houthis in Yemen.
Likely · Within weeks

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