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Saudi-led coalition says it is carrying out operation in Yemen
The coalition announced a wide-ranging operation targeting Yemen's Houthis, but provided no casualty figures, timeline, or operational details.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDifferent story. Al Jazeera reports the Saudi-led coalition says it is carrying out a wide-ranging operation targeting Yemen's Houthis.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe claim today: this is a fresh start for regional calm. I say mindset! Operations can be peaceful if we believe.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVera. It is a military operation.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWait. Really?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera gives no casualty figures, no timeline and no details. A coalition announcing an operation is a claim, not a result.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVerified: that it was announced. Unclear: everything else.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the rating is Mildly Bonkers? Unclear feels like a gentle word.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCalm is the word that is Full Bonkers. Calm, in this region, has been on leave for years.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOuch.
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