Houthi Escalation in Saudi Arabia: Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, after explosions and thick smoke were reported near King Khalid International Airport; the Houthis also claimed attacks on “sensitive” sites and an Aramco facility in Yanbu, while the UN and GCC condemned the strikes. Iran-US Talks Under Pressure: Iran says it has sent the US seven conditions via Qatar to restart negotiations to end the war—ending hostilities on all fronts, releasing frozen funds, and ending the naval blockade—while warning of “decisive war” if Washington rejects them; US officials issued Middle East travel and security cautions as Trump cut short Camp David. Hormuz Shipping Shift: CENTCOM says more than 2,000 vessels have been assisted through the Strait of Hormuz and over 1 billion barrels moved recently, even as Iran claims tanker attacks—highlighting how the conflict is reshaping energy risk and costs. Turkey Backs Saudi Security: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is ready to provide technical military assistance under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as attacks intensify. Sanctions and Diplomacy: China condemned Trump’s expanded Russia-Iran sanctions law as unilateral and vowed countermeasures, as Iran’s nuclear and regional security issues loom over UN diplomacy.