Middle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say ‘no reason’ to halt Red Sea shipping - The Guardian
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Trump is pausing strikes on Iranian energy sites while the Houthis resist halting Red Sea shipping attacks.
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Continued Red Sea shipping disruptions from Houthi attacks could increase shipping costs, raising prices for imported goods including fuel and consumer products.
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President Trump is pausing planned military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, according to reporting from the Middle East. The decision comes as tensions remain high following escalating attacks and counterattacks in the region, with the U.S. previously signaling readiness to target Iranian oil and gas facilities in response to Iranian missile strikes. Meanwhile, Houthi militants operating in Yemen have rejected calls to cease attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, indicating they see no incentive to halt their campaign disrupting one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes. The pause on strikes and the Houthis' defiant stance underscore the complexity of de-escalation efforts amid multiple overlapping conflicts. The situation affects global commerce, regional stability, and the Trump administration's strategy for containing Iranian influence in the Middle East.
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Trump is pausing military strikes on Iranian energy sites while Houthi forces continue Red Sea operations.
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