July 21, 2026
The group's naval blockade opens a potential new front against the US in its war with Iran
Dual route disruption threatens West Asia oil exports and global markets
The blockade follows renewed cross-border attacks that have shattered a four-year truce
Islamabad says attacks on Saudi Arabia cross a "red line" as regional tensions mount
Saudi Arabia says it is taking the Iran-Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping seriously
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles following attack
Yemen's defence ministry says it targeted the airport's runway to stop an Iranian plane landing
Saudi-led coalition vows an unprecedented response to any attack
