Saudi Arabia halts oil exports via the Red Sea after Iranian threats

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qassem Soleimani warned the US that the Red Sea was “no longer secure.” He threatened “martyrdom” in response to President Donald Trump’s threats.

Houthi fighters ride on the back of trucks as they take part in a parade in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen August 24, 2017. The placards read: "Allah is the greatest. Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on the Jews, victory to Islam."

Houthi fighters ride on the back of trucks as they take part in a parade in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen August 24, 2017. The placards read: "Allah is the greatest. Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on the Jews, victory to Islam."

(photo credit: REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JULY 27, 2018 06:13

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