Houthi maritime strikes escalate as Iran issues retaliatory warning to US

Houthi forces have targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation in regional maritime security threats. Simultaneously, Iranian officials have issued a direct warning of an 'eye for an eye' response to the US, heightening tensions amid ongoing geopolitical friction. The impact on global energy transit remains the primary risk factor, though the scale of damage to the tankers is currently unverified.