Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

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Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

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Houthi rebels struck tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such attack since the Saudi-led shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb strait. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of severe retaliations by targeting bridges or power plants for any Iranian aggression in the strait.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

World Security Conflict Politics Commodities Energy Shipping Houthi rebels Red Sea Saudi blockade Bab el-Mandeb Donald Trump Iran maritime security

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