WS #12740
Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and Iran's accusation of a Ukrainian attack on a Caspian vessel expand the war's geographic scope, threatening a second shipping chokepoint and disrupting oil flows. US halts 13-night strike streak; senior official cites preference for diplomacy, acting as a counter-signal to escalation fears. Lockheed Martin and RTX raised 2026 financial forecasts, with shares up 10.6% and 7.7%, citing sustained Pentagon demand.
Iran Conflict Spreads to Red Sea and Caspian
Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and Iran's accusation of a Ukrainian attack on a Caspian vessel expand the war's geographic scope, threatening a second shipping chokepoint and disrupting oil flows.
US halts 13-night strike streak; senior official cites preference for diplomacy, acting as a counter-signal to escalation fears.
Lockheed Martin and RTX raised 2026 financial forecasts, with shares up 10.6% and 7.7%, citing sustained Pentagon demand.