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

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...

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

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