WS #12739
Houthis attack Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu; Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a vessel in the Caspian Sea; US military redirects 12 ships attempting to break Hormuz blockade; apparent pause in US strikes on Iran signals potential de-escalation. Lockheed Martin and RTX raise 2026 financial forecasts on Pentagon rebuilding weapons stocks; Lockheed shares up 10.6%, RTX up 7.7%.
Iran conflict escalation: Red Sea and Caspian
Houthis attack Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu; Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a vessel in the Caspian Sea; US military redirects 12 ships attempting to break Hormuz blockade; apparent pause in US strikes on Iran signals potential de-escalation.
Lockheed Martin and RTX raise 2026 financial forecasts on Pentagon rebuilding weapons stocks; Lockheed shares up 10.6%, RTX up 7.7%.