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Saudi Arabia is seeking to assemble an international coalition to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks as tanker strikes escalate and oil prices rise; the plan involves talks with dozens of countries and occurs amid broader regional tensions, with Gulf states urging de-escalation and Yemen's government accusing Iran of guiding the Houthis.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be secured, even as the US pauses its escort mission to pursue a peace deal; the broader conflict features Iranian missiles and drones against US forces, an attack on a CMA CGM vessel in the Strait, and diplomatic talks with China as Tehran seeks a negotiated end to the war.
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan say they are prepared to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz and supporting safe passage for global energy markets amid escalating tensions with Iran, though they have not outlined concrete commitments; despite attacks and disruptions, traffic continues selectively and oil prices rise as risk is reassessed.
The U.S. military has accused Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen of firing a ballistic missile at a container ship in the Red Sea near the Bab el Mandeb strait. No injuries or damage were reported, but the Houthis threatened further missile attacks. This incident marks the third time since Sunday that the Houthis have targeted commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea, raising concerns about shipping security in the region. The United States is in discussions with partner nations to establish a multinational naval task force to provide security for commercial shipping near Yemen.