War in the Middle East Is Widening: What You Need to Know | National News | U.S. News

News & World Report, attacks on ships transiting the strait increased during the first week of October.[1] The outlet reports that the amount of oil exiting the Persian Gulf dropped from about 15 million barrels per day in mid-September to 4 million a day earlier this week.[1] News also reports that Iran on Wednesday reportedly fired missiles at a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, outside the strait – the first such attack in a month.[1]The outlet says the Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have taken effective control of Bab el-Mandeb, the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea[1]. News, up to 15% of global trade - nearly $1 trillion per year - passes through Bab el-Mandeb.[1] News reports that Saudi-backed forces claimed to have retaken some of that territory this week, though this could not be independently verified.[1] CNN reports that Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of 'red line' attack on Mecca[2]. News, have said the Red Sea remains open to shipping from all countries except Saudi Arabia, but have also threatened countries supporting the Saudis.[1] News reports that Trump told a rally in Texas on Wednesday that he is no longer interested in reaching a deal with Iran to end the war.[1] The outlet quotes him as saying, "I think the deal isn't really something that I want to do."[1]