UN warns of regional escalation amid Houthi attacks and Strait of Hormuz tensions

The United States has suspended military operations against Iran to facilitate Omani-led diplomatic efforts, with Iran signaling a conditional cessation of hostilities pending sustained US restraint. This marks a significant de-escalation in direct US-Iran military confrontation, though the durability of this informal agreement remains uncertain. Concurrently, Houthi forces have launched missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure in Jizan, escalating regional hostilities in the Red Sea.