Red Sea Security & Somaliland: Iran says it’s “deeply threatened” by Somaliland’s push for a U.S.-Israeli-Western foothold, warning that any use of Somaliland’s port and airbase could disrupt Houthi-linked attacks on Red Sea shipping. Maritime Intelligence: India is joining a Quad maritime surveillance effort with the U.S., Japan and Australia, expanding monitoring across the Indian Ocean as Beijing warns against “exclusive” blocs. Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia: Aid agencies and Catholic Church leaders warn Somalia is nearing catastrophe, citing 6.5 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children with acute malnutrition, with Djibouti’s bishop calling for sustained international solidarity. Diplomacy Shock in Jerusalem: Fifteen Arab and Islamic states—including Djibouti—condemned Somaliland’s planned embassy opening in occupied Jerusalem as “illegal and unacceptable,” while the UAE and Bahrain stayed out of the GCC condemnation. Regional Health Coordination: Djibouti joined Horn of Africa and Yemen ministers to accelerate action against variant poliovirus through stronger cross-border coordination and synchronized surveillance. Trade & Logistics: Saudi Arabia expands Red Sea cargo links, including a new service connecting Jeddah to Salalah and Djibouti, as Gulf states diversify routes amid wider chokepoint risks.