Iran threatens Houthi Red Sea blockade if U.S. strikes its power grid

Hindustan Times—Iran has privately told the Houthi movement to close the Red Sea shipping gateway if the United States strikes Iran's power network, according to sources. The threat comes as U.S. forces entered a sixth consecutive day of strikes on Iran — with strikes reportedly hitting a hospital and airport in the city of Ahvaz — and as President Trump prepared a primetime national address. Iran also threatened to close a second crucial sea route under the same condition, extending its escalation options. The standoff threatens global shipping lanes at a critical moment in the conflict.

• Hindustan Times — US strikes reportedly hit a hospital and airport in Ahvaz amid the sixth day of attacks
• The Indian Express — US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran reportedly asked Houthis to close Red Sea if US attacks power network
• The Hill — Trump prepared primetime address as US entered sixth consecutive day of Iran strikes
• The Straits Times — Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
• Channel News Asia — Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
• The Hindu — Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report
• The Hindu — West Asia war LIVE: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network, says report
• The Irish Times — Iran also threatened to close a second crucial sea route under the same condition
• Reuters — Iran privately told Houthis to close Red Sea if US hits power network — Reuters exclusive