Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen
Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Hodeidah Port, a communications facility in Hodeidah and another on Kamaran Island following the Houthis’ naval blockade declaration.
Houthi media reports fresh attacks
Houthi affiliated Al Masirah TV said Saudi aircraft carried out strikes on the western Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.
Bahrain and Kuwait reportedly join strikes on Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly deployed fighter jets to strike Iranian drone and missile storage facilities earlier this month.
IRGC warns Britain after Kuwait base strike
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for strikes on a US base in Kuwait and warned Britain over the alleged use of RAF Fairford by US B-1 bombers.
Trump says Iran wants a deal
Donald Trump claimed Iran is interested in ending the conflict, saying negotiations are continuing and a massive US attack may not be necessary.
Trump outlines Iran exit strategy
The US president said Washington has military and diplomatic options, adding that reaching a deal would be the smarter path if Iran cooperates.
Iran and Pakistan discuss regional tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting to discuss diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis.
Oil market remains on edge
Escalating attacks across the Gulf and Red Sea continue to raise concerns over global energy supplies and shipping security.
Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify
Military activity involving Iran, Gulf states and Yemen has heightened fears over the safety of one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes.