Iran has placed 77 vessels on a non-compliance list, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows stalled talks over the waterway. Houthi forces have launched new attacks on Saudi targets, such as air strikes in several cities. Saudi civil defense announced attack threats but confirmed the danger had passed in six locations. Shipping traffic through Hormuz has declined sharply in the current crisis. The list deepens concerns about safe passage in the region.