Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in

US President Trump threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels with major military punishment after they launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. Per France 24, the global response reflects growing concern about deeper Houthi involvement in the Middle East war. The economic fallout could get worse if the Houthis fully join the war, given the Red Sea's role as a critical global shipping route.

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