WS #12756
US pauses strikes on Iran for second night; Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening show progress, countering escalation thesis. Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Strait of Hormuz after deviating from Iran-designated route, but Iran-Oman talks continue. Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco refineries in Jizan and Yanbu confirmed by satellite imagery, keeping oil supply risk elevated.
US-Iran de-escalation and Hormuz diplomacy
US pauses strikes on Iran for second night; Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening show progress, countering escalation thesis.
Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Strait of Hormuz after deviating from Iran-designated route, but Iran-Oman talks continue.
Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco refineries in Jizan and Yanbu confirmed by satellite imagery, keeping oil supply risk elevated.