U.S. Strikes Iran as Oil Crisis Escalates | Santa Fe News

U.S. military strikes Iran for the 13th straight night to halt threats to global shipping, as Houthi rebels in Yemen hit Saudi tankers—sparking fears of a spiraling regional war and pushing oil prices past $100 a barrel. Explosions rocked Iran’s Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, injuring two, amid a fierce struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. With alternative routes like Bab el-Mandeb already strained, the “double whammy” threatens global trade. Trump vows harsh retaliation against Houthis, blaming Iran as proxy, while UN chief urges diplomacy. Iraq’s PM promises no attacks from Iraqi soil, but Iran’s FM vows “eye for an eye,” as U.S. officials warn the cost of defiance will rise. 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/47a6cb8731c05f7e