Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100
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US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and the Houthis with major military punishment after Houthi fighters attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The incident raised concerns about disruptions to a major shipping route, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge over 6% and break through $100 per barrel for the first time since May. The attacks mark an escalation in the Middle East conflict affecting global oil markets.
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Houthi attacks target Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
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The Houthi attacks extended the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
Opinion- Houthi attacks target Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
- Trump links Iran and Houthi allies directly
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Loaded language removedUS President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint. Fears that disruption could widen further to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war.
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The Houthi attacks extended the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
OpinionFears of further disruption to another sea route sent global oil prices surging.
South China Morning PostHouthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
South China Morning PostBrent crude oil price rose more than 6% to break through US$100 per barrel for the first time since May.
South China Morning Post