Red Sea Escalation: Houthis claimed they hit two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, as Trump warned of “major military punishment” for Iran if attacks continue, while the AU condemned the strikes and Pakistan and Saudi partners reiterated solidarity. Iran-US War Pressure: Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, and Iran-linked strikes hit the Abdali border crossing linking Iraq and Kuwait as the US carried out its 12th straight night of strikes. Nuclear Deal Politics: The US-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement drew fresh backlash, with Trump adding a condition that Saudi normalize Israel ties, and lawmakers warning it could fuel proliferation. Diplomatic Fallout: Britain withdrew remaining diplomats from Iran and urged against travel as tensions spike. Regional Trade Workarounds: Iran and Pakistan agreed to boost truck trade to 2,000 vehicles per day to ease pressure from Hormuz disruptions. Security Concerns Beyond the Gulf: US intelligence is probing whether Russia helped Iran drone attacks on CIA-linked facilities in the region. Energy Shock Watch: Oil prices pushed toward $100 as shipping risks widen and Gulf states look at pipeline reroutes.