Iran war: Houthis claim Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers, raising risk of new chokepoint
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Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade, raising concerns about disruptions to oil supplies at the Red Sea. This comes alongside Iran's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the US military conducted a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran under President Trump's orders, escalating tensions in the region.
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Houthis are Iranian-aligned, targeting Saudi assets
The US military launched a new round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction.
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The Iranian-aligned Houthis claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers.
South China Morning Post- Houthis are Iranian-aligned, targeting Saudi assets
- US directly strikes Iran, escalating conflict
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Loaded language removedThe Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, further raising the risk of a second chokehold on world oil supplies at the Red Sea in coordination with Iran’s attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Iranian-aligned Houthis claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers.
South China Morning PostThe strikes are part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
South China Morning PostThis raises the risk of a second chokehold on world oil supplies at the Red Sea.
PredictionIran is attempting to control the Strait of Hormuz.
South China Morning PostThe US military launched a new round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction.
South China Morning PostThis marks a 12th successive night of American attacks.
South China Morning PostThe Houthis are Yemen-based militants.
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