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[Tensions in the Middle East Continue to Escalate, U.S. Government Plans $5 Billion Allocation to Rebuild Energy Infrastructure] The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is heating up. Yemeni Houthi forces are advancing into Taiz Province, while Saudi border forces have launched 157 airstrikes and missile attacks. Risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, with one oil tanker hit by projectiles, causing minor injuries to two crew members. Qatar is working to facilitate a short-term agreement between Washington and Tehran, while high-level officials from Pakistan and Iran exchange views. The Trump administration plans to allocate $5 billion to rebuild energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The U.S. President will convene a meeting on the Iran issue and temporarily suspend airstrikes on Houthi forces. The British Prime Minister has offered limited defensive aerial refueling, while the EU states that Red Sea operations will require more than 10 naval vessels. (Source: Jin10)