Iran Reportedly Raises Military Alert to Highest Level After Houthi Strike

Iran has reportedly raised its military readiness to the highest level, with officials describing air, ground and naval response plans aimed at U.S. and Israeli forces and interests. The reports come after Iran-backed Houthi forces allegedly launched a ballistic-missile attack toward Riyadh, prompting heightened regional tensions and warnings of possible U.S. retaliation. The U.S. State Department urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance and anticipate potential travel disruptions. President Donald Trump also cut short a weekend stay at Camp David and returned to Washington, amid his recent comments that he faces a major decision over whether to take military action against Iran. The reports did not provide independent confirmation of Iran’s alert status or explain the president’s sudden change in plans.