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U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping

News | 2026/07/21 08:45

U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping

New U.S. strikes against Iran, Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping

The U.S. has continued its strikes against Iran, while Houthi militants in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia:

  • The U.S. has carried out its 10th consecutive strike against Iran;
  • Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz;
  • Rystad Energy has warned about the risk of a significant rebound in oil prices.

The U.S. Central Command stated that it struck Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites:

Iran, in turn, attacked tankers, while the Houthis threaten to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait:

This situation could seriously threaten oil supplies in the Middle East:

If a ceasefire does not materialize, the risk of a significant rebound in oil prices is substantial.

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