Donald Trump stated on Truth Social on July 23 that future Houthi attacks on ships would result in the U.S. holding Iran responsible and inflicting major military punishment on both Iran and the Houthis. Multiple sources confirm the Houthis struck two Saudi oil tankers, announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, control northern and western Yemen, and receive Iranian backing, with prior U.S. strikes on the Houthis and on Iran also reported. Oil price impacts remain disputed across outlets.