IRAN WAR LIVE: Houthis Tighten Red Sea Blockade | Trump Warns of 'Hard Strikes' if Hormuz Deal Fails

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The Houthis claim they have blocked 29 Saudi-linked ships and intensified attacks in the Red Sea as part of a naval blockade. With Bab al-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz both under pressure, fears are growing over disruptions to global trade, energy supplies, and international shipping routes. Donald Trump says all-day negotiations with Iran have made progress and claims the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. However, he warned Tehran would face severe military action if talks fail, while Iranian officials vowed to strike any force approaching the strategic waterway, escalating regional tensions. Top 5 updates on US-Iran War - Turkiye pushes Syria, US-Iran ceasefire and Hormuz reopening efforts. - Iran says Oman deal won't immediately reopen Strait of Hormuz. - Trump warns Iran over delayed Strait of Hormuz reopening. - US interceptor missile stockpiles depleted after prolonged war with Iran. - Indian-flagged vessel sinks after projectile attack near Yemen's coast. --- Donald Tru