Houthi Strikes Spark Global Oil Tensions | Charleston News

Houthi strikes on Saudi energy targets injured 73 civilians and pushed oil prices near $100 a barrel, prompting Saudi warnings against escalation as Houthi forces threaten Red Sea shipping. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, blame Iran for backing the Houthis, while Tehran vows to expand its regional reach with new missile zones in the Persian Gulf. In response, the U.S. Treasury slams Iran’s aviation sector with fresh sanctions, but Iran’s foreign minister scoffs at the move, calling Washington’s strategy a failure. Tensions remain dangerously high as each side escalates threats and actions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac987377a996c805