Headlines- The Houthis in Yemen claim that the blockade primarily targets Saudi ships and that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is not closed.
- A merchant vessel that attempted to navigate under the US blockade on Iranian ports has been "disabled" by US forces.
- The Gulf country's armed forces said that on Thursday, Kuwaiti air defense batteries opened fire on incoming Iranian missiles and drones.
- On Thursday, António Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, issued a warning that the Middle East situation is "getting out of control."
- Since the naval blockade was resumed nine days ago, U.S. forces have redirected twelve commercial vessels and destroyed one in order to prevent ships from accessing or departing Iranian ports or coastal areas, according to U.S. Central Command.
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