- Houthis threaten to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships, while Iranian leaders defend partners and view the Strait of Hormuz as a nuclear bomb.
- Houthis risk closing the Bab el Mandeb Strait, leading to regional escalation involving US and Iranian responses.
Bahrain warns of possible Iranian fire amid regional tensions and Brent crude price rise.
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Updated Jul 20
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Bahrain warns of possible Iranian fire amid regional tensions and Brent crude price rise.
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Houthis risk closing the Bab el Mandeb Strait, leading to regional escalation involving US and Iranian responses.Also in this story
- Houthi forces launched an offensive towards the Red Sea coast, coinciding with an incident where Iranian aircraft were targeted to prevent landing.
- Houthi rebels intensified fighting, leading to retaliatory attacks against Kuwait, while Lebanese civilians were released after talks.
- Houthis are accused of attacking commercial vessels in the Gulf, leading to flight status disruptions for Bahrain routes.
- Iranian-backed Houthis are disrupting regional shipping lanes, prompting security reassessment in the context of the Gulf War.
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