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Overview
- A Houthi-linked attack on a cargo vessel in the Bab el‑Mandeb reportedly killed crew members on Tuesday, according to Yemeni coast guard and military sources.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed a Navy MH‑60 helicopter fired Hellfire missiles to disable the steering of a Panama‑flagged cargo ship after it ignored warnings and approached a U.S. blockade.
- President Trump and senior Iranian officials have issued opposing public claims over who controls the Strait of Hormuz, and diplomatic talks to restore normal navigation have stalled.
- The U.S. Energy Information Administration now expects roughly 600,000 barrels per day of Middle East oil output to remain offline through the end of 2027, lifting price and insurance costs.
- A U.S. Pentagon report showing 153 Yemeni civilian deaths from U.S. strikes in 2025 and the recent seafarer fatalities underline rising humanitarian and legal scrutiny as rerouting options strain to replace closed chokepoints.