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Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.

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Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.

  • Iraq's public employees face delayed salary payments amid oil export crisis.
  • Oil exports dropped from 100 million barrels to 32 million barrels between February and June.
  • Iraq considers extending salary payment interval to every 45 days due to financial strain.