Maritime Security: A Somali pirate skiff hijacked the Eritrean-flagged tanker Seamull off Yemen’s coast and diverted it to Bosaso, Somalia, after a distress call near Al Mukalla. Red Sea Disruptions: Strait of Hormuz traffic stayed tight, with only a handful of ships transiting under Iranian arrangements, while Red Sea routes show signs of gradual reopening. Diplomacy for Shipping: Qatar’s PM visited Tehran to push US-Iran dialogue and discuss a temporary Hormuz shipping corridor with mine-clearing plans involving Iran and Oman. Hormuz Rules: Iran warned that under an Oman-linked framework, military vessels could be barred from Hormuz, while commercial traffic would route through Iranian and Omani waters. Yemen Conflict Spillover: Yemeni naval forces said they seized drone-manufacturing equipment smuggled via a dhow near al-Makha, amid renewed clashes with Houthi boats and drones. Health & Travel Safety: The US Navy is seeking contractors to support malaria surveillance in Yemen, as a deadly resurgence threatens wider spread. Umrah Booking Ease: Wego launched end-to-end Umrah booking on phones, bundling flights, Makkah hotels, transport, and visa steps in one flow. Human Rights: Houthis reportedly interrogated abducted UN and civil society workers in Sanaa, with activists alleging torture and worsening health.