US-Iran Maritime Escalation: CENTCOM says US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman after IRGC ballistic missile attacks on US warships, leaving the vessels “permanently disabled,” while Iran calls the strikes a “war crime” and warns of consequences. Yemen Frontline Update: Fighting in Yemen’s Taiz and Hodeidah killed 60+ as Houthis press toward the Red Sea gateway; UN says nearly 1,800 families were displaced in two days, and government forces claim full control of Hays after clashes. Maritime Security Alerts: UKMTO reported “disabling fire” incidents affecting vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, urging mariners to stay alert. Qatar Digital & Diplomacy: Qatar’s Awqaf launched an upgraded Mushaf Qatar app with an “Intelligent Quran Assistant,” while Qatar also pushed de-escalation and rejected politicising navigation amid Strait of Hormuz concerns. UAE-Bahrain Ties: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Bahrain’s King Hamad in Abu Dhabi to review cooperation and regional issues. Kuwait Crackdowns: Kuwait arrested an Egyptian expatriate over alleged salary-certificate forgery and a KD 200,000 investment scam suspect; Kuwait and Russia also discussed security and emergency cooperation. Finance & Regulation: UAE banks urged customers to update personal data to avoid service suspension; Fitch reaffirmed Qatar’s ‘AA’ rating as LNG risks ease.