Houthis Force Saudi Oil Tankers to U-Turn in Red Sea Amid Escalating Gulf Conflict
The article reports a significant escalation in the Gulf conflict, with Houthi threats forcing two Saudi oil tankers to turn around in the Red Sea, disrupting shipping. Iran claimed strikes on infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, including an IRGC attack on Amazon's data hub in Bahrain and a second day of attacks on Kuwait's power and desalination plants. The US launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets, with President Trump vowing retaliation, while Reuters reported a proposed 10-day ceasefire. Crude oil prices surged to multi-week highs, with warnings of reaching $120 if fighting continues. The Pentagon faces scrutiny over withheld information about US troop injuries. The Strait of Hormuz traffic slowed sharply, and analysts describe a stalemate with both sides seeking leverage.
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