Yemen’s armed forces say they killed 130 Houthi leaders and members in the latest round of strikes. Crypto Briefing reported the claim against a backdrop of escalating conflict.

· The report suggests that shifts in the intensity of the conflict could affect the regional balance of power, as well as outside perceptions of the situation and diplomatic negotiations.
· The figure of 130 was provided solely by Yemen’s armed forces; the report contains no independent verification and does not specify when or where the strikes took place.

Would you first ask where the casualty figure came from, or check whether there have been any new developments in the negotiations?