Airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, drone hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, were reported by the Houthi movement who claimed midnight strikes in the Hamdan and Thourah districts and blamed Saudi Arabia; Riyadh has not immediately commented. The Houthis continue to fire missiles and drones toward Saudi airports, signaling a widening escalation in the Yemen conflict. In another development, India's Foreign Ministry said two Indian nationals remain missing after a drone strike hit the MT PETRO DOLPHIN in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The tanker carried 11 Indian seafarers, and India’s embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and the ships’ management to locate them. A second vessel, the MT VALTHERA (Marshall Islands-flagged), was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire, but all 11 Indian sailors aboard were reported safe. The ministry condemned the attacks as deeply concerning and said they risk further aggravating an already volatile situation. UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash called for joint Gulf action to defend against attacks by Iran and its proxies, stating that Gulf security is indivisible and attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten the security of the UAE and other Gulf states. The situation remains fluid, and officials said updates will follow as new information becomes available.