And for Kuwait, I think both it and SA to assist with convoys in the Gulf.  Seeing this title, is the first time since the Dessert Storm action against Iraq that SA has given the U.S. access?  Second, notice that “US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are negotiating a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iranian officials. The proposed framework seeks an immediate end to the war and a 30-day window to finalize a comprehensive nuclear and security agreement.”  See “Saudi Arabia reportedly lifts restrictions on US military access to bases and airspace | LIVE BLOG,” I24, 5-7-26.

“Secret document reveals Russia’s plans to aid Iran,” Economist, 5-7-26.

“U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire Amid a Declared Truce,” NYT, 5-7-26.

“Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz,” BBC, 5-7-26.

It would really help Al Jazeera’s reporting if they included the first fact in this story, that Iranian ships attempted to run the U.S. blockade and wouldn’t stop.  “Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker,” Al Jazeera, 5-7-26.

“Iran and U.S. exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz,” Axios, 5-7-26.