Overview

• The USS Carl Vinson has joined the USS Harry S. Truman in the Arabian Sea, conducting airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
• U.S. officials link the military operations in Yemen to efforts to pressure Iran during ongoing nuclear negotiations.
• Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran continue, with uncertainty over whether the next round will be held in Oman or Rome.
• U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff has emphasized the need to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment to 3.67% and ensure verification of weaponization programs.
• President Trump has reiterated threats of military action against Iran's nuclear facilities if a satisfactory deal is not reached.