F1 season to end in Middle East as scheduled

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved plans to establish an advanced military command headquarters in Kuwait, aimed at addressing ongoing regional security concerns. This comes despite recent progress reported by US President Donald Trump toward an agreement with Iran, though Iran insists that Washington must first meet its conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia intercepted two missiles and a drone launched towards Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi rebels, causing no casualties or damage. Schools in Riyadh have moved to online classes to ensure safety, with further details on the duration of this arrangement yet to be disclosed. President Trump reported positive momentum in efforts to end the conflict with Iran following talks with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, though no agreement has been reached.

Iran claimed that two oil tankers were burning in the Strait of Hormuz, though the extent of the damage remains unverified. Qatar's Prime Minister joined G7 discussions in Paris, focusing on the Iran crisis and its regional and international implications. Separately, Houthi authorities reported a rising death toll from air strikes in Yemen, with 44 fatalities and 40 injuries in a recent attack near Sanaa.