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US-Iran Escalation Rocks Red Sea | Auckland News
US missiles strike Iran amid escalating tensions after Trump vows military punishment for Tehran and its Houthi allies, who now control Yemen and blockaded Saudi Arabia’s oil routes. The Houthis’ Red Sea attacks briefly spiked oil prices over $100 a barrel, forcing reroutes and doubling shipping insurance costs. Iran retaliates by targeting US bases in Arab nations, warning strikes if civilians are used as shields. With over 5,000 dead and global inflation rising, Pakistan and China are quietly pushing for US-Iran talks — though major obstacles remain. The US embassy urges caution for…
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