[Middle East Tensions Escalate, U.S. and Iran Discuss Hormuz Strait Navigation Agreement]
Iran warns of conflict spreading to the Indian Ocean, while Houthi forces strike Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and targets in Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted six ballistic missiles, and Israel is poised to strike Iran. French President Macron has deployed military forces to Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The U.S. and Iran are discussing a phased agreement to reopen the Hormuz Strait and end the U.S. blockade. Iran's Supreme Leader's military advisor Safavi stated that a traffic mechanism for the strait has been agreed upon with Oman but has faced interference from Washington. Currently, 60 commercial ships are passing through the strait, 40 of which are coordinating with U.S. forces for navigation protection. Pakistan's Prime Minister met with Iran's President to promote de-escalation, while Colombia has severed diplomatic ties with Iran. (Source: Jintou Data)
