Iran conflict threatens global energy supplies as attacks widen

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The conflict’s widening regional dimension makes it the most consequential breaking story, with potential effects on global energy markets, maritime security and international diplomacy. Iran has warned that its forces and Houthi allies in Yemen could open a new front against Red Sea energy supplies if the United States launches further attacks. Saudi Arabia has also reported fresh Houthi missile attacks, while France says it will deploy military resources to protect a key Saudi oil port. The available reporting does not establish that energy exports have been broadly disrupted, but continued attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea create a significant risk of further escalation.

Sources: CBS News, France 24, The New York Times, Anadolu Agency