Iran pushed Houthis to capture Yemeni Red Sea ports and to attack Saudi Arabia

Key Points:

• The U.S. State Department's Rewards for Justice program announced up to $10 million rewards for information on senior al-Qaeda leaders reportedly based in Iran, highlighting ongoing concerns about Iran as a safe haven for terrorist activities.
• MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warned that the next major terrorist threat may be emerging in areas not currently monitored by intelligence agencies, emphasizing the need to adapt to evolving security challenges beyond traditional threats like al-Qaeda.
• U.S. Central Command reported redirecting 99 commercial vessels to enforce a blockade against Iran, amid heightened regional tensions and efforts to disrupt Iran's maritime activities, especially near critical shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
• Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West Pipeline after multiple attacks, with satellite images showing smoke, as Iran-backed Houthi forces escalate assaults threatening key energy infrastructure and maritime routes in the region.
• The ongoing conflict in Yemen has displaced at least 46,000 people in one week due to intensified Houthi attacks, with reports indicating hundreds of Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers are aiding Houthis on the ground, raising concerns about the conflict entering a more dangerous phase.