Trump pledges to ‘take care of’ Houthis if group blocks Saudi ships – Middle East crisis live
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Key context: <p>The Iran-based group said it plans to impose an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea</p><p><strong>Lebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today</strong> as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.</p><p>The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/21/us-iran-war-live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-attacks-houthis-blockade-red-sea-middle-east-crisis-latest-news">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The Iran-based group said it plans to impose an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...
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