Iran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis live
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed attacks on an oil tanker and two other ships, while Houthis in Yemen announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. The Pentagon admitted that nearly 100 US troops have been injured in recent weeks, and Iran has launched reprisals against the US. These developments mark an escalation in the Middle East crisis, affecting global shipping routes and regional security.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships
The Pentagon admitted that almost 100 US troops were injured in recent weeks.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed an attack on an oil tanker and two other ships.
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- Houthis announce immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea
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Loaded language removed<p>Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/us-troops-injured-killed-iran-war-attacks-pentagon">Full report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US…
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed an attack on an oil tanker and two other ships.
The GuardianHouthis in Yemen announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
The GuardianThe Pentagon admitted that almost 100 US troops were injured in recent weeks.
The GuardianIran launched reprisals on the US.
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