US Military Halts New Strikes on Iran for First Time in Two Weeks, No New Attacks Reported in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

1. US Central Command did not announce any new military strikes against Iran on Friday after daily attacks for nearly two weeks Newsworthy Reliable Neutral
2. Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, key US allies and targets of recent Iran attacks, reported no new Iranian missile or drone strikes overnight Newsworthy Reliable Negative
3. President Donald Trump stated he believes Iran would 'love to make a deal' but doubts they are ready yet, while noting possible US military escalation Relevant Reliable Neutral
4. Saudi Arabia reported a minor attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea but confirmed crew safety and continuing voyage Relevant Reliable Negative
5. Houthi forces in Yemen, backed by Iran, claimed Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah city following Saudi vessel incident Relevant Plausible Negative
6. Saudi authorities issued warnings about unspecified potential danger in Red Sea coastal areas of Yanbu and Jazan province Relevant Reliable Negative

Type: live blog · Analysis confidence: 95%

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• US Central Command halts strikes on Iran after two weeks • Iran-backed Houthis escalate missile attacks on Saudi Arabia • US disables tanker defying Iranian blockade in Gulf of Oman • Crude oil prices surge past $100 amid Red Sea tension • Pentagon revises down U.S. Iran war casualties sparking backlash • Iran increases military support to Yemen Houthis • Saudi Arabia warns after Red Sea vessel attack