Daily brief
International efforts are intensifying to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran accusing the US of violating a truce after an attack in the Gulf of Oman and vowing retaliation. The foreign minister held calls with Oman, Pakistan, and Turkey to contain regional tensions, while a UAE official said it is 'impossible to return to the previous pace in relations' with Iran. The UAE president has made over 100 calls to drive diplomatic efforts amid Iranian attacks.
A leaner Saudi Arabia is turning from grandiose plans to pragmatism, according to a report.
An explainer notes why Pakistan emerges as a key mediator while Qatar shifts to caution.