Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor
The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was due to begin Sunday afternoon following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, but was canceled at the last minute – Division at the Pentagon over the next move
Double strike on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – Two injured on Greek-managed vessel
LR Stephanie hit by unknown projectile while entering the Strait of Hormuz, while a day earlier an unmanned aircraft struck ADNOC’s LPG Carrier Al Maryah – Discrepancy grows over the actual number of transits
Trump plans $5 billion fund to finance reconstruction of war-damaged energy infrastructure in Middle East
According to the Wall Street Journal, the plan envisages investments in energy networks and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of reducing regional countries’ dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for the transportation of oil and natural gas
