The Red Sea blockade and exchange of strikes are no longer merely a local conflict. Further escalation between the Yemen-based Houthis and Riyadh would come at a steep cost for Saudi Arabia – and could shape Trump's next moves against Tehran

As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue.

Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face severe consequences if Yemen's Houthis launch further attacks, accusing the group of acting as Tehran's proxy. The warning came after…