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Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report

Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen earlier this month, sources reported to Reuters

The Times of India

New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk

Houthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This action escalates tensions and risks wider regional conflict. The vital strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Disruption here could significantly impact…

The Economic Times

The Houthis Are Attacking Saudi Ships In The Red Sea. Iran Reportedly Sent Military Advisers And Equipment To Help

Iran reportedly flew military commanders and equipment to Yemen to help the Houthis enforce their blockade of Saudi oil going through the Red Sea, according to a new report.

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Trump warns Iran will be held 'responsible' for Houthi ship attacks

President Trump warned Iran of significant military punishment for Houthi attacks. He described the Yemen-based militia as a proxy of Tehran. This warning followed Houthi claims of striking two Saudi oil tankers. The Houthis stated the vessels violated their declared naval blockade. This incident ended a year of responsible behavior…

The Economic Times

First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers

Conflict continues across the region as White House announces nuclear technology agreement. Plus, the artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank

The Guardian - UK

A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade

The Independent UK

Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels says they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes

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Trump says he is 'close to deciding' on a 'massive attack' on Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump threatened the Houthis with "major military punishment" after the Tehran-backed militant group in Yemen claimed on Thursday that it had struck two Saudi oil tankers transiting the Red Sea.

Euronews

UN chief says Middle East conflict is at the 'edge of the imaginable'

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed the region to the "edge of the unimaginable", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea threatened to escalate the conflict further. President Donald Trump said the US would hold Iran responsible for these…

France 24

Middle East crisis is ‘getting out of control’, UN chief warns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Oil at 6-week high as war intensifies

Oil prices rose to their highest in almost six weeks on Wednesday, with Brent crude surpassing $95 a barrel, on mounting concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern supply routes because of escalating hostilities between the US and Iran and threats to shipping by ⁠the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.

Bangkok Post

'US will destroy one bridge or power plant': Trump warns Iran over Hormuz attacks

United States forces will destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fires at ships. This threat comes after recent American airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks on Jordan. Diplomatic efforts show little progress as officials remain firm on their positions. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly impacts global energy markets and…

The Times of India

U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia

The United States and Pakistan have rejected threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea

The Independent UK

Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

The Houthis' threats to block Saudi ports signify a troubling development in the Iran war, potentially raising US military commitments in the region. With a history of withstanding coalition bombings, the Houthis may challenge military resources further, necessitating a redirection of naval support, which could lead to reduced US firepower…

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Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger

The ongoing security issues have caused a notable drop in vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with just three commodity vessels transiting on Tuesday compared to more the previous day. In a related development, two oil tankers re-routed through the Red Sea following threats from the Iran-aligned Houthis of…

The Conversation

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen announced they would impose a “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, in what could mark a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Independent UK

A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade

The Guardian - UK

Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea

Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exports

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The Economic Times

After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi movement warned of a maritime blockade targeting Saudi shipping. With US-Iran tensions escalating, the possibility of a closure of the waterway has emerged as a major global…

The Economic Times

Crude oil prices rise 2% on fresh attacks by US and Iran

On Tuesday, oil prices surged nearly two percent amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The situation was further complicated by threats from Yemen’s Houthis regarding a potential naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia. Additionally, reports emerged of an unknown projectile hitting a tanker in the sensitive Strait of…

The Economic Times

Choppy oil keeps investors on edge, stocks brace for big earnings week

The short-term focus again was oil prices, which swung sharply as investors weighed Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis declaring a naval blockade against ‌Saudi Arabia against ⁠Reuters reporting that ⁠mediators had passed Iran a proposal to de-escalate the war with the U.S. Benchmark Brent crude was flat on the day at $88.3…

The Guardian - AU

Hegseth estimates rising cost of Iran war now at $37.5bn – as it happened

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The Economic Times

Gold prices rise by Rs 1,000/10g, silver up Rs 3,100/kg on hopes of Iran peace talks. Key levels to watch today

Gold and silver prices extended gains for a second straight session on the MCX on Tuesday, supported by renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts. However, gains were tempered by caution after Yemen's Houthis threatened a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, fuelling concerns over a fresh spike in crude oil prices.

The Independent UK

Oil prices remain close to one-month high as Yemen announces Red Sea blockade

US conducts 10th night of strikes on Iran despite attempts to secure 10-day ceasefire

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacks

Vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz decreased significantly this week. This drop occurred after a fresh exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran. Yemen's Houthis also announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies. A tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile in…

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