Explosions have been reported in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, as the conflict with Iran escalates. Turkey and Pakistan are deploying troops in support of allied forces. Friedrich Merz expressed cautious optimism following the recapture of Bab al-Mandab. A military operation to retake the capital city of Sanaa has been initiated. These developments signal a shifting dynamic in the ongoing war. Further updates will be provided in this live blog as the situation unfolds. The recapture of Bab al-Mandab is seen as a strategic victory for coalition forces.