Iran Expands Oil Chokepoint Threat as Houthis Eye Red Sea Shipping
Exclusive-Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say.
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3 articlesIran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say
Exclusive-Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
After blocking Hormuz, Iran signals it could ramp up pressure and shut Red Sea gateway
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