Trump Weighs Wider Iranian Attacks as Houthis Join War

Summary

Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports that the US carried out a thirteenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while President Trump extends threats to Iran and the Houthis over attacks on commercial shipping. Western ship owners are increasingly avoiding the Red Sea, whereas Chinese vessels transit safely, highlighting a bifurcated maritime risk landscape.

• US conducts 13th straight night of attacks on Iran
• Trump threatens 'major military punishment' against Houthis and Iran for targeting commercial ships
• Western ship owners reroute to avoid Red Sea; Chinese ships seen transiting safely
• Trump suggests damages could be paid from US-controlled Iranian assets
• Diplomatic track on Iran nuclear program shows no public progress