US-Iran Base Damage Photos: Leaked images and a Pentagon watchdog report point to widespread structural damage at U.S. installations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from Iranian missile/drone strikes, underscoring how much disruption has stayed out of public view. Military Readiness Strain: Reporting says the Iran campaign is stressing U.S. logistics and operations, with concerns that mounting defensive shortfalls and maintenance issues could degrade sustained capability. Maritime Security & Cyber: U.S. agencies are tracking potential cyberthreats against nearly 20 shipping vessels, while a separate report says an Iranian drone/missile hit a U.S.-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: Saudi-Houthi tensions keep escalating, including a reported drone incident near Mecca and renewed Houthi pressure around Bab el-Mandeb—raising the risk of further route disruptions. Fuel & Freight Shock: Trucking faces tighter operations as the U.S. temporarily relaxes hours-of-service for fuel haulers; diesel and petrol prices keep climbing across the region, squeezing logistics costs. Suez Canal Resilience: Container lines continue returning to the Suez despite risks, with OOCL sending its first ultra-large ship through as services gradually normalize. Aviation Disruption: A Sepehran Airlines incident in Iran shows violent in-flight shaking and cabin damage, a reminder of how quickly passenger operations can be disrupted. Regional Logistics Deals: Lotte Global Logistics expands Central Asia ties via a new logistics partnership, while Ares and PSP Investments launch a $2.4bn U.S. logistics real estate joint venture.