INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
potential Western support for Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory.Russian President Vladimir Putin previously threatened to arm
other nations with similar weapons if the West provided Ukraine with long-range arms.The Yakhont missile, with a range of 300 kilometers
(186 miles), can fly just above sea level at twice the speed of sound, making it a significant threat
Experts said its deployment would alter regional security dynamics, especially given past Houthi missile strikes that disrupted Red Sea
shipping.Russia has reportedly held at least two meetings with the Houthis in Tehran in 2024, with more talks expected.Houthi spokesman
Mohamed Abdel-Salam denied knowledge of the discussions, while U.S
official was quoted as saying, emphasizing the potential for the Houthis to escalate disruptions in the Red Sea.In July, The Wall Street
