https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-terrorists-escalate-war-with-saudi-arabia-as-us-trades-strikes-with-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-terrorists-escalate-war-with-saudi-arabia-as-us-trades-strikes-with-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-terrorists-escalate-war-with-saudi-arabia-as-us-trades-strikes-with-iran#u66547Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:19:05 +0000Crude oil prices reached $100 per barrel after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sparking retaliation from Tehran. In Yemen, Houthi rebels seized the Red Sea coast, threatening a primary shipping route. Saudi Arabia shut down a major oil pipeline following drone strikes attributed to Iraqi militias. These events coincide with ongoing Iranian disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to balance its Saudi defense commitments with its relationship with Iran.Why it mattersThe escalation threatens global energy supplies by targeting critical maritime chokepoin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-terrorists-escalate-war-with-saudi-arabia-as-us-trades-strikes-with-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-terrorists-escalate-war-with-saudi-arabia-as-us-trades-strikes-with-iran#u62860Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:56:48 +0000The US and Iran are trading strikes and threats in the Strait of Hormuz while Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia. Houthi strikes ignited fires at Saudi oil facilities and wounded 73 people, prompting Saudi Arabia to vow retaliation. Simultaneously, the IRGC warned crews to leave tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening to target ships following a US attack. These hostilities have pushed crude oil prices toward $100 per barrel as markets fear a prolonged conflict.Why it mattersTensions center on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Th