UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. They discussed recent Middle East developments, ongoing efforts to secure lasting regional stability, and explored ways to deepen bilateral cooperation to advance the interests and prosperity of both countries' populations.

Saudi shipping data show vessel transits through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait slowed over the weekend after Houthi militants attacked a Saudi tanker and threatened further strikes on vessels linked to Saudi ports. Carriers are reassessing voyage security. The Houthis have stepped up attacks on Red Sea commercial shipping, last week declaring a maritime blockade of the strait and warning firms not to load or unload at Saudi ports. Shipping data showed fewer than 10 bulk carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend versus more than 100 merchant vessels per day before the war.

Market sources: Iran says it will not allow the US to determine the timing of peace or war.