The US secretary of state also condemned other recent attacks on Saudi Arabia

Maritime industry insiders and unions report that shipping companies are offering captains significantly elevated monthly compensation, potentially reaching $100,000, to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid reported increased attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

These financial incentives appear designed to retain crew members and ensure the continued flow of oil through the waterway following recent disruptions to regional exports.

The Yemeni Houthi movement released drone footage depicting strikes on forces loyal to the Saudi-backed government. As the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, the specific targets and outcomes of the attacks remain unconfirmed.

Videos circulating online depict interior damage at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, purportedly following a third incident this week. Independent verification of the footage's authenticity and the specific sequence of events has not been confirmed.