Donald Trump says "major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran" on Red Sea aggression

The United States launched strikes across Iran on Friday, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on American forces in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The escalation stems from Houthi naval blockades and attacks on tankers near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which have pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since May. In response, Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran and its Houthi allies would face major military punishment for any further Red Sea aggression. The conflict has disrupted global shipping and drawn in diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and China, while the US and Iran remain at odds over control of the Strait of Hormuz.