Red Sea Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia shut down its 1,200-km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq hit the line near Riyadh and Medina, causing injuries and damage; Riyadh said it is holding off retaliation at Iraq’s request while repairs and safety checks continue. Houthi Expansion: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis seized Perim (Mayun) island at the Bab el-Mandeb entrance and took nearby Dhubab, raising fears of tighter control over a key shipping chokepoint and more pressure on global oil flows. Diplomacy & Messaging: Saudi FM Prince Faisal held calls with Turkey and Qatar to discuss de-escalation, while Saudi foreign ministry condemned the Iraq-origin drone attack and reiterated it reserves the right to take necessary measures. Energy Fallout: Saudi crude output reportedly fell to the lowest since 1990 as Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions compound the squeeze, pushing Brent back above $100 and adding to fuel-cost worries. Regional Security Posture: Pakistan’s defense minister warned that continued attacks could trigger the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, framing aggression against any signatory as aggression against all. Public Safety Alerts: Saudi civil defense issued emergency warnings in Taif, Khamis Mushait and Sharurah, later lifting alerts as the danger passed. 9/11 Accountability Pressure: A 9/11 victim’s widow renewed calls at the Ground Zero memorial for Saudi accountability and declassification, keeping the diplomatic and legal pressure on Riyadh in the spotlight.