Middle East crisis live: tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; US launches more strikes on Iran

The Houthis, the Iranian-aligned militant group in Yemen, have threatened to attack ships loading Saudi oil at Red Sea ports—per The Guardian, that threat has already forced tankers to turn back from loading terminals. The outlet reports the US has launched additional strikes against Iran. Meanwhile, Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun is meeting with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss US-mediated talks with Israel. The two sides have agreed to a framework—announced last month—requiring Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah disarmament, a significant step toward regional de-escalation.

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