U.S.-Iran War: Trump says he’s “locked and loaded” but also open to talks, after Iran reported a “peaceful night” following 13 straight nights of U.S. strikes; both sides keep signaling escalation risk even as diplomacy is discussed. Hormuz Shipping: Iran’s IRGC says it stopped four vessels trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route, firing warning shots; the U.S. also keeps firing on merchant ships attempting to breach its blockade. Regional Spillover (Yemen): Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu as Saudi retaliates inside Yemen, widening the Red Sea front. Gulf Politics: Egypt urges an immediate halt to military operations and freedom of navigation with Iran and Oman, while UK officials insist they’re ready to defend bases Tehran calls “legitimate targets.” Accountability Fight (U.S. Congress): Lawmakers press for a full, accurate accounting of Iran-war casualties after reports the Pentagon lowered its death toll and excluded some deaths from public counts. International Pressure: UN chief Guterres calls for respect for Syria’s sovereignty and warns against violations around the Golan, as experts say a Syrian intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah is politically and militarily infeasible. Maritime Incident: Iran says it rescued 28 Indian seafarers after an attack on a tanker entering Iranian waters. Ukraine Angle: Ukraine claims Caspian Sea strikes hit a Russian warship and vessels tied to Iran-linked military cargo, adding pressure to Iran’s supply routes.