Middle East Tensions Spike Oil Prices | Dayton News

Middle East tensions escalate as Houthi strikes hit energy infrastructure, injuring 73 civilians including children, prompting Saudi Arabia to label the attacks terrorist acts and warn of consequences amid Red Sea shipping threats. The U.S. points fingers at Iran, with Secretary Rubio suggesting Tehran backs the Houthis, while Houthi officials claim responsibility and vow to keep fighting until aggression against Yemen ends. Iran escalates its own posture, threatening a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz and preparing new missile deployments in response to U.S. economic pressure. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury slaps fresh sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, warning global financial isolation for any business ties — a move Iran’s foreign minister dismisses as ineffective, signaling a dangerous cycle of retaliation that could shake global oil markets. 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/eda95067a3ef9394