Houthi fire missiles at 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
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2 tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz as Iran blames U.S. mines
Shipping traffic fell and global oil prices climbed above US$90 a barrel amid threats of an Iranian response.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Iranian missiles strike 2 UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz; 1 crewman dies
Eight people were injured, four seriously, after the two ships caught fire in Omani waters.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +6
UN pauses Hormuz ship escorts after vessel is hit off Oman
Why it matters: The halt clouds a new U.S.-backed route meant to free stranded ships, with oil prices rising as transit risks return.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1