- Retired Adm. James Stavridis warned Iran could try to disrupt Suez Canal shipping via the Houthis, posing risks for global trade.
- He said Iran is adapting tactics—using drones and maneuver in ways reminiscent of Ukraine’s fight—to try to inflict costs on the U.S.
- U.S.-Iran tensions have escalated after a collapsed MOU, with U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure and the U.S. military death toll at 16.