Yemen Conflict:
1. Houthi rebels claim airstrikes in southwestern Yemen, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
2. The Saudi-led coalition claims to have intercepted two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh.
3. The Houthis claim the Saudi-led coalition launched over 100 airstrikes against Yemen in the past 24 hours.
4. The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced six military operations against targets within Saudi Arabia.
5. Iranian media: Sources say the Houthi rebels targeted Saudi Aramco in this large-scale missile attack.
US-Iran Conflict:
1. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down an MQ-1 drone.
2. US media: The US Central Command briefed Trump on Thursday regarding a potential strike against Iran.
3. Iranian media: At least 10 US transport planes landed at an airbase in southern Israel in the past 24 hours.
4. Iranian Navy Deputy Commander: More than 20 military operations have been conducted against US warships during the 40-day war.
5. US Media: US officials say the Trump administration plans to strike Iran after next week's midterm elections, and US military aircraft are being deployed to relevant locations, with the use of the "Mother of All Bombs" massive air-to-ground explosive bomb expected.
Peace Negotiations:
1. Iranian Media: Iran has not yet responded to Vance's letter, insisting that the US meet seven conditions.
2. According to Middle Eastern media reports: Vance's letter was not about Iran demanding medical supplies; Iran will disclose details in due course.
3. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Iran's conditions have been clearly explained to the mediators multiple times. The carrot-and-stick approach is ineffective with Iran. Progress can only be made after Iran's seven conditions are agreed upon.
Other Developments:
1. Qatar purchases liquefied natural gas from the US and other regions to hedge against risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
2. The Greek Prime Minister calls on the EU to increase naval forces for Operation Aspides in the Red Sea.
3. South Korea says it is considering various options for deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending aircraft.
4. Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Iran's conditions are met.
5. Due to security concerns, ExxonMobil and Chevron canceled trips for their executives to attend an oil conference in the UAE.
