Stormy Seas Over Hormuz: Tensions Mount as Talks Stall

Regional tensions intensify as maritime attacks and stalled diplomacy threaten the Strait of Hormuz: a Saudi-owned vessel was reportedly struck by a missile near Bab al-Mandeb with three crew fatalities; UKMTO reports incidents involving ships and military forces in the Gulf of Oman; Iran says it will restore gas output after damage to facilities in Asaluyeh, while Washington and Tehran trade hard conditions for reopening the strait, contributing to higher oil prices; Lebanon’s president reiterates firm demands in talks with Israel, and Iran reshapes its military leadership amid broader sanctions and conflict.