news Scmp World 2026-07-23

Trump Vows Military Punishment for Iran After Houthi Tanker Attacks; Oil Surges Past $100

US President Trump promised 'major military punishment' for Iran and its Houthi allies after attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Global oil prices surged over $100 per barrel amid fears of wider disruption.

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