Yemen–Saudi Escalation: Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rejected a military solution to Yemen and urged dialogue as Houthis and Saudi forces traded blows. Red Sea Shipping Risk: UN chief António Guterres warned renewed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels could widen the conflict and threaten freedom of navigation. Houthi Claims: Houthis said they fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy sites in Jizan and Yanbu after strikes on Hodeidah, while Saudi-led coalition said it hit Houthi military targets tied to Red Sea attacks. Missile Defense Alerts: Saudi civil defense issued and later lifted warnings in Yanbu and Jizan after ballistic missiles from Yemen were intercepted by a Greek-operated Patriot system. Maritime Incidents: UKMTO reported a tanker incident involving military forces in the Gulf of Oman, as security tensions keep shipping on edge. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM urged an immediate halt to military operations and stressed freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea in calls with Iran and Oman. Qatar–Portugal Trade: Qatar Chamber signed an MoU with Portugal’s industrial association to boost business cooperation and investment. Aviation Security: Qatar Airways flight scare in the UK led to RAF Typhoons scrambling after a hoax threat; a 14-year-old was identified. Business & Travel: Beond plans to expand premium European routes to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort airport. Pakistan–Iran Talks: Pakistan explored ways to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations via Chinese-backed diplomacy, amid sensitivity over Yemen’s Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping.