DUBAI-Ships have come under attack near the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, while Saudi Arabia says its forces have intercepted additional drones near Riyadh amid escalating regional tensions.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tugboat near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two projectiles. In a separate incident, armed men reportedly opened fire on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker off the coast of Yemen.

The incidents raise fresh concerns over maritime security in the region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.

Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it had intercepted more drones near Riyadh. The coalition also reported that two soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region.

Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had shared a seven-day proposal with the United States through Qatar aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi said the next move rested with Washington, as diplomatic efforts continue amid tensions over shipping and security in the Gulf.

Israeli Settlers Attack European Delegation in West Bank

In a separate development, masked Israeli settlers reportedly attacked a visiting European delegation in the occupied West Bank, injuring several Palestinians, assaulting a French mayor and damaging vehicles.

The delegation also included officials from Belgium and Poland.

The latest incidents highlight mounting security concerns across the Middle East, spanning vital shipping lanes, regional military operations and tensions in the occupied Palestinian territory.