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US Warns Over Houthi Red Sea Blockade

President Donald Trump said the United States would “take care of it” if Yemen’s Houthis move to block Red Sea shipping, noting past actions against the group and indicating Washington would respond if the threat materializes. The comments come as the Houthis threaten to disrupt one of the world’s key trade routes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and regional clashes over Saudi ports and airports.

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China reportedly cuts Iranian oil purchases by 40%

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China reduced its imports of Iranian crude by about 40% in recent months, driven by sanctions on privately owned teapot refineries and China’s strategic petroleum reserves. The remarks underscore intensified sanctions enforcement targeting Tehran’s energy sector and could pressure Iran’s oil revenues while signaling potential shifts in global oil dynamics.

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Eight Drones Shot Down Over Erbil, Iraq

Drones targeting Erbil and U.S. facilities in the Kurdistan Region were largely intercepted with no casualties: eight explosive drones were shot down over Erbil, and a separate Shahed 136 attack breached near Erbil International Airport, prompting security responses. Additionally, drones were reported near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, with several intercepted and no injuries confirmed.

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