Coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia's coalition confirmed on Thursday that they had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels towards the kingdom's Eastern Province. The Saudi-led coalition's spokesman, Turki al-Malki, announced the interception via X, stating that air defenses successfully destroyed the missile. The recent threats, along with the US urging allies to prepare for potential retaliation, have put the region on high alert for renewed military operations.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, revealed on Wednesday that Tehran was engaging with mediators to discuss a plan aimed at ending the war in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. This plan would require a ceasefire across the region and the unfreezing of Iran's assets abroad. Iran had previously proposed a similar seven-day plan in September, which included the reopening of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector.

The Israeli army conducted a strike on Deir Mimas, a municipality in southern Lebanon, following a warning to residents to open their windows before an explosion. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), the strike took place after the warning, and 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, were confirmed to have lost their lives in the conflict in West Asia.

The Ministry of External Affairs in India expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region and emphasized their commitment to maintaining contact with Indian citizens in the Gulf region.