Citing Jin10, Iran has intensified maritime attacks, and the Houthis conducted a strike on Riyadh for the third day in a row as they seek to break the Strait of Hormuz stalemate and seize the initiative.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would refrain from attacking Iran ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

Observers say the risk of a broader confrontation could increase if another serious incident occurs.