Iran says it sent US a 7-day plan via Qatar to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has passed a seven-day plan to Washington via Qatari mediation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal shipping traffic. He said implementation depends on the US meeting Iran's conditions, adding that the decision now rests with Washington.
Why it matters The Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor for Gulf oil and gas exports, so developments over its closure or reopening have direct implications for global energy prices and shipping.
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia amid Yemen escalation
The UN Security Council condemned an escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as fighting intensified in Yemen. Yemen's presidency declared a 'general mobilization,' while Saudi authorities urged citizens toward 'steadfastness and jihad' amid an exchange of missile and drone strikes between the warring sides.
UAE condemns Tigray rebel attacks on Ethiopian forces
The UAE strongly condemned attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front and its armed coalition on Ethiopian federal forces, including the seizure of regional airports and escalation in the Afar and Amhara regions. Abu Dhabi called the developments a threat to Ethiopia's unity and sovereignty, as separate reports said Ethiopian forces killed more than 400 TPLF fighters in renewed clashes.
