Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said preliminary reports indicate sirens sounded in the Kissufim area. Details are under review.

Iran-backed Houthi threats have disrupted Red Sea trade; ballast VLCCs are rerouting to Egypt’s Mediterranean port Sidi Kerir to load Saudi crude while observable vessel traffic at key Saudi Red Sea export hubs is falling. Ship-tracking data show at least eight VLCCs have set Sidi Kerir as destination, with arrivals scheduled in the coming weeks through mid-August. After an Iran-backed Houthi attack on a vessel in the Red Sea last week, ARAMCO has increased supplies via the Egyptian port. On Tuesday no tankers were observed berthed at Saudi Red Sea port Yanbu; some ships may have turned off AIS transponders and could be loading outside monitored channels.

Baker Hughes says energy security supports continued investment in upstream and infrastructure markets.