Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade
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On Tuesday, Iran attacked US radar and air defense installations in the Gulf and warned of further strikes. Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened to blockade Saudi ports, potentially widening the conflict. This escalation heightens tensions between Iran and the US and risks disrupting global oil shipments.
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Direct attack on US military installations.
Iran warned of more decisive and powerful attacks to come.
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Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday.
South China Morning Post- Direct attack on US military installations.
- Threat of more powerful attacks escalates tensions.
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Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday.
South China Morning PostIran warned of more decisive and powerful attacks to come.
South China Morning PostHouthi rebels in Yemen threaten a blockade of Saudi ports.
South China Morning Post