US Strikes Continue Against Iran, Raising Fears of Red Sea Closure and Global Energy Disruption

The United States has launched new waves of strikes against Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has reportedly asked Yemen's Houthi allies to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea oil route, which would block both major Middle East oil export routes simultaneously. This development poses a significant threat to global energy security and international trade.