Iran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis live

<p>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</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/us-troops-injured-killed-iran-war-attacks-pentagon">Full report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies</a></p></li></ul><p>Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle Eas

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