Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket

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https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English· Jul 24, 2026 · 2:37 AM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 26 views

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In Yemen, the Houthis said they were not seeking to close the key Bab al-Mandeb Strait and that their naval blockade in the Red Sea was solely aimed at Saudi Arabia. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. For more of our coverage of the Iran war, click here.

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▪In Yemen, the Houthis said they were not seeking to close the key Bab al-Mandeb Strait and that their naval blockade in the Red Sea was solely aimed at Saudi Arabia.
▪Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog.
▪For more of our coverage of the Iran war, click here.

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▪ U.S. bolsters military in Middle East amid 12th night of strikes on Iran — CBS News — Top
▪ Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran — BBC News
▪ Middle East crisis is ‘getting out of control’, UN chief warns, as US launches another round of strikes on Iran – live updates — World news | The Guardian

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Home Middle East Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran not yet ready for a deal As it happened Middle East Issued on: 24/07/2026 - 04:37Modified: 24/07/2026 - 23:01 1 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump on July 24, 2026 said Iran was getting "very serious" about talks with the US. © Evan Vucci, Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday said the US and Iran were in ‌talks to negotiate ⁠an end to their ‌conflict, but repeated that ⁠Tehran was not yet ready for a deal. In Yemen, the Houthis said they were not seeking to close the key Bab al-Mandeb Strait and that their naval blockade in the Red Sea was solely aimed at Saudi Arabia. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. This live page is no longer being updated.

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