SECURITYJul 23 · 13:42 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ELENA BECATOROS, FATMA KHALED and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen regional conflict as oil prices surged. President Trump warned of 'major military punishment' against Iran if attacks continue, amid escalating tensions over control of key shipping routes.

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