Trump Threatens "Major Military Punishment" for Iran and Houthis After Red Sea Tanker Attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed "major military punishment" against Iran and its Houthi allies following attacks by Yemeni fighters on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This escalation extends the Middle East conflict to a second critical shipping chokepoint, leading to a surge in global oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The U.S. military has also reportedly carried out a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.