Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket

The United States launched a new series of strikes in Iran on Friday, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels opened a second front in the conflict, attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and sending oil prices skyrocketing. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: France 24 English
Categorie: security
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:37:17 GMT