strikeJul 21, 2026

Tankers carrying Saudi crude turn back in Red Sea as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

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Tankers carrying Saudi crude turn back in Red Sea as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war This comes as the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Jul 20 - The Iran-backed Houthis control northern and western Yemen, including the coast at the mouth of the Red Sea.

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The Business TimesBy The Business Times
Tankers carrying Saudi crude turn back in Red Sea as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war This comes as the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Jul 20 - The Iran-backed Houthis control northern and western Yemen, including the coast at the mouth of …

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