US and Iran trade strikes after Trump vows 'major military punishment'
The blockade has stoked global inflation and fanned fears of an economic downturn. Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi ArabiaIn a statement, the Houthis' military spokesperson Yahya Saree says the group will enforce the blockade against its "criminal Saudi enemy", effective immediately.
- ▪The blockade has stoked global inflation and fanned fears of an economic downturn.
- ▪Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi ArabiaIn a statement, the Houthis' military spokesperson Yahya Saree says the group will enforce the blockade against its "criminal Saudi enemy", effective immediately.
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US and Iran trade strikes after Trump vows 'punishment', as Red Sea blockade pushes up oil prices Topic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22amBlack smoke rises following explosions near a military base hosting US forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. (AP: Stella Martany)In short:US and Iran have traded strikes across the region after US President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies over a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.The Iranian army said Mr Trump's threats only strengthened its resolve, claiming to have attacked US military equipment depots.What's next?Iran has told people to "move away" from areas used by US military personnel, warning of further…
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