Trump to make case to the world that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon

Key Points:

• The UN Security Council warned that attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen threaten to expand the conflict, disrupt maritime security, and impact international trade, calling for efforts to block their access to arms and military support.
• Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts due to a “hostile aerial threat” near Riyadh, with reports of intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, though no casualties were reported; smoke was seen near King Khalid International Airport.
• U.S. Central Command reported a milestone of over one billion barrels of crude oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months, highlighting increased maritime security and a blockade preventing Iranian exports.
• The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to Guam after a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, marking the crew's first return to American soil during this period.
• China is encouraging the U.S. and Iran to resume negotiations, offering a "constructive role" in resolving disputes, while Iranian officials see Beijing as a potential diplomatic bridge amid ongoing tensions.