Dozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour.

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Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.

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US President Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites has escalated tensions, risking a regional war and potentially a global conflict. His actions have drawn criticism, with claims of betrayal from his supporters and warnings of dire consequences.