美國中央司令部：以聖地亞哥爲母港的“亞伯拉罕·林肯”號於去年11月啓程執行部署任務，並於1月抵達中東。該打擊羣已成功執行數千次作戰飛行任務，以支持“史詩狂怒”行動、地區安全任務以及美國目前對伊朗實施的海上封鎖。

South Korea’s industry ministry said on Saturday it had dismissed its chief trade representative, without giving a reason. Yeo Han-koo, who had also served as trade minister, traveled to Washington several times this year to discuss tariffs, semiconductor-related measures and digital policy with US officials and lawmakers. The ministry said personnel decisions for political appointees are a presidential prerogative and that it will work to ensure current trade affairs are not affected. No successor has been named.

Yemeni Houthi forces launched sustained missile and drone attacks on Mocha port, the port operator said on the 15th, causing severe infrastructure damage and a full suspension of operations. Mocha, one of Yemen's key ports, lies about 65 km from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and roughly 6 km from the main international shipping lane linking the Indian Ocean/Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The operator said that between the 9th and 14th the port was struck by 40 ballistic missiles and 46 drones, and was also attacked by explosive-laden boats.