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Red Sea Tensions Escalate as Ships Face Blockades | Global News

Published
July 25, 2026
Duration
1:11
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Last updated
Jul 26, 2026

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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets in Hodeida and a nearby island after Houthis announce a maritime blockade and attack Saudi vessels, then claim responsibility for a missile strike on Jizan that sparked fires. Meanwhile, the U.S. military disables a tanker attempting to skirt its Iran blockade — the second such ship intercepted since sanctions resumed. …

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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets in Hodeida and a nearby island after Houthis announce a maritime blockade and attack Saudi vessels, then claim responsibility for a missile strike on Jizan that sparked fires. Meanwhile, the U.S. military disables a tanker attempting to skirt its Iran blockade — the second such ship intercepted since sanctions resumed. Rising tensions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz briefly spiked oil prices, but prices fell after two Chinese tankers safely navigated the B

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