Iran says three oil tankers caught fire after striking sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions and fires were reported along the strategic shipping route, as Iranian state broadcaster IRIB shared footage of burning vessels. The claims have not been independently verified

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry in Riyadh and the Ras Tanura oil refinery, raising fresh concerns over regional security and energy infrastructure. Saudi authorities say two ballistic missiles launched towards the capital were intercepted and destroyed. A fire was also reported near the Ras Tanura area, but the extent of damage remains unclear. A direct hit on the Defence Ministry or refinery has not been independently confirmed. Meanwhile, an Israeli media report claims Saudi Arabia offered the Houthis $1 billion in a bid to secure a ceasefire and halt attacks on critical infrastructure.