Saudi Alerts Lifted: Saudi Civil Defence said the “potential danger” warnings have passed for Mecca, Taif and Tabuk, after earlier alerts also covered Jeddah and Yanbu, urging residents to keep following instructions. Missile Defense Update: The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, while oil markets jumped on renewed Red Sea and Saudi risk. Houthi Strikes on Jazan: Houthis claimed dozens of missiles and drones hit Saudi military positions in Jazan, targeting command-and-control sites and weapons depots, as Saudi officials reported interceptions. Yemen Frontlines: Yemen’s government forces said they repelled Houthi attacks on the Taiz-Aden route and shot down a suicide drone near Taiz, amid continued fighting. Weapons Supply Concerns: Bloomberg reported Yemeni authorities seized Chinese-linked cargo in Aden that could be repurposed for missile and drone production. Diplomacy and Energy: UN-backed efforts to reopen Hormuz fertiliser shipments were stalled by US-Iran diplomacy, while Iran warned war could expand toward the Indian Ocean. Regional Politics: Britain reiterated support for Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and UN statements saw 80 states condemn Iran and Houthi attacks.