Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ceasefire arrangement. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level. Concerns have spread to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi rebel threats. Diplomatic efforts continue as major disagreements over Iran's nuclear program remain unresolved.

The rising tension in the Red Sea has threatened to further choke global shipping, because the Houthi rebels have said they would close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked…

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions over Red Sea shipping routes amid ongoing conflict.