Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in Red Sea escalate, complicating US-Iran diplomacy

Iran-backed Houthis have conducted weeks of strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional conflict and threatening to expand the US-Iran war. This development complicates Trump's efforts to reach an Iran deal, as the Houthi actions raise tensions and undermine diplomatic prospects. The situation is developing, with potential for broader regional escalation.