Event Brief
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: A Houthis source says the group prepared missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb and is awaiting an order.
WHO: Houthis (source close to the group)
WHAT: Iran tells the Houthis to close the Red Sea gateway if the U.S. hits Iran's power network; the Houthis have prepared to attack shipping near Bab el-Mandeb.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE: Bab el-Mandeb strait, Yemen
WHY: The condition is that the U.S. hits Iran's power network.
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