In a significant development, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran has issued new demands that could potentially derail talks regarding the reopening and management of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The council stated that the strait would not open until the United States alters its behavior, setting forth a series of conditions including the permanent end to war, removal of naval blockades, compensation for war damages, lifting of sanctions, and unconditional release of frozen assets. This announcement comes as tensions between Iran and the US continue to simmer. In a separate incident, the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing a missile at one of its ships while transiting the strait, with no casualties reported. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attack as part of broader assaults on commercial shipping. Meanwhile, Yemen's military launched attacks against Houthi rebels, escalating conflicts in the region. Furthermore, Turkey's peace bill aimed at resolving ongoing Kurdish insurgency issues was approved in parliament, marking a step forward in the country's peace efforts.