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A drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, claimed by the Houthis as retaliation for Saudi incursions into Yemeni airspace, has reignited fears of regional escalation. While Saudi officials report no casualties and swiftly contained the fire, the incident underscores ongoing instability in Yemen. Meanwhile, Iran is demanding U.S. concessions—including ending threats, lifting naval blockades, and compensating for war damage—before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has yet to respond. On the defense front, the Pentagon is accelerating weapons production to replenish depleted missile interceptor stockpiles and meet urgent battlefield needs, all part of a broader modernization push. Separately, Iran and Oman are nearing a temporary deal to reopen the strait with fee-free passage under specific routes, offering a fragile path toward de-escalation.

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