Houthi Strikes Threaten Global Oil | Portland Maine News

Houthi rebels are ramping up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, claiming a major strike on King Khalid Air Base and warning of more strikes if the conflict continues. As they tighten control over key Red Sea shipping lanes, pressure mounts on Washington — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally called Trump twice and spoke with top U.S. military leaders. Yet Trump downplays Middle East turmoil’s impact on energy prices, blaming Ukraine instead. Gas hits $4.31, diesel at a record $6.23. Global supply is in crisis: Saudi Arabia missed its August target by 4.4 million barrels, Russia by 1.5 million. The IEA now says full Middle East recovery won’t come until next year — and warns urgent peace is needed to avoid deeper market tightening and falling demand. 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.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/iran-backed-houthis-preview-more-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-as-they-gain-ground-near-red-sea-white-house-houthi-middle-east-president-donald-trump More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f3911b06f5232fa Report issues to [email protected].