Iran has placed 77 vessels on a non-compliance list, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This step comes after stalled talks over the waterway. Houthi forces have unleashed new attacks on Saudi targets, featuring air strikes in several cities. Saudi civil defense stated attack threats but subsequently indicated the area was secure in six locations. Vessel flow through Hormuz has declined sharply in the current crisis. The list heightens anxiety regarding secure passage in the region.
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