Maritime security in the Middle East is deteriorating further amid the US-Iran war, as disruption expands beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies.

A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning

Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea

By Claudia Assis and Myra P. Saefong

Shipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are…