On Monday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Iran will not reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets its conditions, including lifting sanctions and compensating for war damage. The closure of this waterway, which carries approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supplies, has been a lasting consequence of the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Israel declared the Christian-majority town of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank a closed military zone to prevent settler attacks. This designation follows months of violence where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In Yemen, Houthi rebels launched an attack on Mokha, a Red Sea port town under government control, killing seven and injuring 30 people. This assault is part of a larger wave of Houthi strikes on military positions and areas held by the Saudi-backed government since a 2022 truce. The renewed focus on the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait at its southern tip comes as shipping has shifted toward that route due to threats to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Lastly, beekeepers in Gaza are attempting to rebuild their businesses despite Israel's blockade, moving hives near the Yellow Line dividing the territory. Despite these efforts, the blockade constrains their ability to access necessary equipment for honey production.