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Trump Pauses US-Iran Fire, Houthi Threatens Wider Strikes

7/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pause in the U.S.–Iran exchange of fire, said talks were under way, and denied a weapons-shortage motive.
CSIS senior fellow Jerry McGinn said the U.S. has enough Patriot interceptors, but Patriot missiles need 24 months and Tomahawks three years to produce.
Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree warned of expanded attacks after downing a Saudi drone and hitting two Saudi oil facilities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pause in the U.S.–Iran exchange of fire, said talks were under way, and denied a weapons-shortage motive.
CSIS senior fellow Jerry McGinn said the U.S. has enough Patriot interceptors, but Patriot missiles need 24 months and Tomahawks three years to produce.
Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree warned of expanded attacks after downing a Saudi drone and hitting two Saudi oil facilities.