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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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Nearly 100 U.S. Troops Injured in Iran Strikes

Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured in Iranian airstrikes across the Middle East, with 96% back on duty and most injuries described as minor concussions, as Pentagon data shows 427 injuries since Operation Epic Fury began. The death toll has risen to 17 amid a tenth straight day of strikes, with President Donald Trump reiterating the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon as diplomacy surfaces a potential ceasefire.

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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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