Yemeni Houthi forces have reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia’s critical oil infrastructure and shipping routes, an escalation described by analysts as a strategic shift to offset diminished leverage following US naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Iraqi militias suspected of coordinating with Iranian-backed groups attacked the East-West pipeline, potentially disrupting up to 4 million barrels per day in exports for a month or more.

U.S. officials stated that the Trump administration is considering a $2.8 billion arms package that would include 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, a category of weapons previously withheld by the Biden administration due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.

The proposed deal, which has not yet been finalized but was informally disclosed to Congress, reportedly includes 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s to be purchased largely through foreign military financing.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has filed a privileged resolution seeking the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a move that mandates a House vote within two days and represents the first known attempt to impeach a Cabinet member from the same party.

Massie cited alleged violations of his constitutional oath regarding military operations and speech disputes, claims that have not yet been substantiated by judicial or administrative review. This action follows a public dispute stemming from Hegseth's May visit to Kentucky, where he campaigned against Massie in the Republican primary.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including unverified allegations that the Secretary violated the War Powers Resolution regarding military actions in Iran and an operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Additionally, the resolution contains allegations that Hegseth retaliated against Senator Mark Kelly for protected speech and pursued these actions without necessary legal authorization.