🔴 Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket

Live Middle East Issued on: 24/07/2026 - 04:37Modified: 24/07/2026 - 08:06 By: The US military launched attacks on Iranian targets on July 22, 2026. © Centcom via AFP The United States launched a new series of strikes in Iran on Friday, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels opened a second front in the conflict, attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and sending oil prices skyrocketing. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Yesterday's key developments: • US President Donald Trump said the United States would hold Iran responsible for attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, which sent oil prices soaring. • The US House narrowly passed a resolution to halt US military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Trump for the second time as the future of the con