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Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Escalate Tensions, Disrupt Oil Shipping and Prompt US Military Response
The Houthis attacked vessels in the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enforcing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and contributing to a spike in oil …
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Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes Across Gulf Region Amid Ongoing Conflict
On July 24, 2026, Iran launched drone attacks targeting U.S. military positions in Irbil, Iraq, while claiming strikes on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. U.S.-led …