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US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers

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Iran and the United States threatened on Thursday to step up attacks on one another, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The US is carrying out its 12th night of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis are claiming attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. DW has the latest.

  2. Just the News

    Trump to hold Iran responsible for any Houthi strikes (opens Just the News)

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    The Houthis vowed this week to impose a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US, Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.

  4. Union Leader

    Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100 (opens Union Leader)

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    President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.

  5. New York Post

    Trump warns US will hit Houthis in Yemen after they fire at two Saudi ships (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump vowed Thursday to hold Iran accountable for any attacks by Yemen's Houthis on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

  6. Washington Times

    Trump threatens Houthis, Iran with 'major military punishment' for Red Sea attacks (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump said Thursday he is "disappointed" in the Houthis, an Iran-backed faction in Yemen, for shooting at two Saudi oil tankers and vowed to punish the militants and their Tehran sponsors if they strike again.

  7. The Hill

    Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on ships (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump said Thursday he will “hold Iran responsible” if Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch additional attacks on ships, after the group said its forces struck a pair of Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.

  8. Hot Air

  9. Newsweek

    Houthis Are Attacking Red Sea Ships But Letting China’s Through (opens Newsweek)

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    The widening of the Iran war to the Red Sea threatens to further inflate oil prices.

  10. The Times of Israel

    Trump: Iran will face ‘major military punishment’ for Houthi attacks on Saudi ships (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Several Israeli mayors reopen public bomb shelters amid growing fears of Iranian attack; Rubio: Tehran 'paying the price' for breaking deal; Iran calls US 'domineering,' hits Jordan, Kuwait

  11. The New Republic

    Trump Threatens to Blow Up Iran War Into Even Bigger Conflict (opens The New Republic)

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    The U.S. president issued another threat against Iran Thursday, pledging to hold the country “responsible” for attacks carried out by Houthis the night before against Saudi Arabian ships. “A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with com…

  12. WFMZ Allentown

    US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Iran and the United States threatened on Thursday to step up attacks on one another, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring.

  13. Deutsche Welle

    US threatens 'major military punishment' for Houthi attacks (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran and the Houthi militants over attacks on Saudi tankers. Meanwhile, the UN warned that the situation is 'out of control.' DW has the latest.

  14. The Guardian

    Trump says he is close to decision on largest-yet attack on Iran (opens The Guardian)

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    Escalation would follow oil passing $100 a barrel again and Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea The US president, Donald Trump, has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive” attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conf…

  15. The Brunswick News

    Trump threatens more attacks on Iran after Houthis join war (opens The Brunswick News)

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    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened to step up strikes on Iran and said he’ll hold the country responsible for any further attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on Red Sea ships, potentially widening U.S. involvement in the Middle East war.…

  16. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Oil surges past $100 as Trump threatens Iran over Houthi attacks (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    DUBAI >> President Donald Trump promised today “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.

  17. End Time Headlines

    Oil spikes to $100 after strikes on two Saudi ships, Trump threatens new strikes (opens End Time Headlines)

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    President Donald Trump issued a stark warning Thursday that the United States will hold Iran responsible for any further attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The president’s statement came after the Iran-backed group struck two Saudi Arabian vessels Wednesday evening, he…

  18. France 24

    Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment' (opens France 24)

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    Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.

  19. The Brunswick News

    Trump threatens to intensify attacks on Iran as Houthis join war (opens The Brunswick News)

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    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened to step up strikes on Iran and said he’d hold the country responsible for any further attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on Red Sea ships, as the widening Middle East war puts new strain…

  20. Al-Monitor

    Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Elwely Elwelly, Ahmed Elimam and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump promised "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipp…

  21. Oil Price

    Trump Threatens Iran After Houthi Tanker Attacks (opens Oil Price)

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    President Trump has threatened to “punish” Iran for the Yemeni Houthis’ recent attacks on tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, saying, “If they do this again, the U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military punishment will be inflicte…

  22. Deutsche Welle

    Iran war: Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's Hodeida port city (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The strikes come after the Iran-backed Houthis attacked several Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in recent days. The escalation comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

  23. The Hill

    Sunday shows preview: Trump faces pressure on Iran endgame as war widens (opens The Hill)

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    The Trump administration reached two weeks of renewed strikes on Iranian military targets this week, with tensions in the region remaining high heading into Sunday. Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drone attacks at Saudi Arabia on Saturday, in an apparent retaliation for Saudi attacks…

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