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Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with a new risk to Red Sea shipping from Houthi forces pushing oil prices to a near six-week high. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore on July 23, 2026, highlights the escalating geopolitical risks to global energy markets and maritime security in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.
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New risk to Red Sea shipping from the Houthis pushed oil prices to a near six-week high
Published: Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 06:52 AM Updated: Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 07:34 AM
Former President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s bridges and power plants if Iranian forces open fire on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a critical global energy corridor.
The warning comes amid renewed risks to Red Sea shipping from Houthi militants, which have pushed oil prices to a near six-week high.
This article was originally published on July 22, 2026, at 23:34:16.
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