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Iran has encouraged the Houthis to be ready to shut down shipping in the Red Sea if U.S. forces strike Tehran's power infrastructure.

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Red Sea

Who
Houthis,Iran,US
What
Iran has encouraged the Houthis to be ready to shut down shipping in the Red Sea if U.S. forces strike Tehran's power infrastructure.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:27:54 GMT · 2h 3m ago
Where
Red Sea ·
Why
Iran is preparing for potential US strikes on its power infrastructure and is mobilizing allies to disrupt shipping.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Houthis' potential involvement could lead to significant disruption of global shipping routes in the Red Sea, impacting international trade and security.

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  1. Currently Reading2h 3m ago
    Iran has encouraged the Houthis to be ready to shut down shipping in the Red Sea if U.S. forces strike Tehran's power infrastructure.
  2. War & Conflict3h 23m ago
    Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to be prepared to block the Red Sea oil route if US-led strikes continue to pound on Iranian power infrastructure.
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  3. War & Conflict3h 35m ago
    Iran is reportedly involving the Houthis to block a Red Sea gateway as its conflict with the US escalates.
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