Iran raised the stakes over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will stay closed until the United States changes its behavior. Iran’s security council listed demands that include ending the war, lifting sanctions, removing U.S. forces from the region, and releasing frozen assets. Iran also said the U.S. must stop threatening it and compensate for war damage. Talks on a final deal are supposed to wrap up soon, but the deadline could be extended. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates said an ADNOC vessel was hit by an Iranian missile while crossing the strait, though no crew members were hurt. Another report from a U.K. maritime center said a ship near Oman was struck and briefly caught fire. Yemen’s military also launched attacks on the Iranian‑backed Houthi rebels after recent strikes inside Yemen, raising fears that the country’s civil war could flare up again. Turkey moved forward with a Kurdish peace bill, with a committee approving the measure ahead of a full vote next week. The bill outlines how the PKK would disarm and how some members would be reintegrated once Turkey’s security council confirms the group has fully surrendered. The conflict has lasted for decades and caused tens of thousands of deaths. Analysts said the region is facing overlapping tensions, from Iran’s demands on the strait to Saudi Arabia’s security concerns and Turkey’s push for stability. Experts also said Turkey and Pakistan are unlikely to send large numbers of troops to help Saudi Arabia in any conflict, but deeper cooperation on defense technology and diplomacy is expected.