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July 17, 2026
Iran reportedly asked Houthis to prepare Red Sea shipping attacks
Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi rebels to be ready to disrupt shipping through the Red Sea if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to sources cited by Reuters news agency.
Three sources familiar with the matter said the proposal has been discussed within Iran’s leadership and communicated to the Houthis, although neither Tehran nor the Yemeni group has publicly confirmed the report.
A source close to the Houthis told Reuters that the group has positioned drones and missiles near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the southern gateway to the Red Sea, and is awaiting orders.
The development raises concerns about a further escalation in the regional conflict. With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted by the US-Iran war, any threat to shipping through the Red Sea could affect another major route for global energy supplies and international trade.
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July 17, 2026
Iran denies release of American prisoner
Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that an American citizen detained in Iran has been released.
According to Iranian state media, judicial authorities said checks of prison records found no US prisoner matching Trump’s description had been freed or exchanged.
Earlier, Trump said a US citizen whom he described as having been “wrongfully detained” since 2024 had safely left Iran, calling the move a “gesture of goodwill” by Tehran.
The conflicting statements add to uncertainty over the status of any US detainees in Iran.
Washington and Tehran continue to signal that communication between the two sides remains open despite ongoing military tensions.
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July 17, 2026
Welcome to our coverage
The United States says it has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets, while Tehran has stepped up attacks on US-linked sites across the region.
Iran has also reportedly instructed Yemen’s Houthi movement to be ready to disrupt shipping through the Red Sea if the United States targets Iran’s power infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies.
Stay with us for the latest developments, analysis and reactions as this fast-moving story unfolds.
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