[Middle East Tensions Escalate, U.S. Deploys Additional Aircraft Carrier and Troops] The Saudi-led coalition intercepted 4 drones and 2 ballistic missiles from Houthi forces, while the Houthis denied attacking the Medina power station. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that an oil tanker was hit and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations have reached a deadlock, with U.S. President Trump exerting pressure on Iran and imposing new sanctions. The U.S. has deployed a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 troops to the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region. (Source: Jin10 Data)