Published July 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Iran tells Houthis to shut the Red Sea gateway if U.S. strikes its power grid
2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
According to sources, Iran has told Houthi forces to close the Red Sea shipping lane if the United States strikes Iran's power grid. The warning was reported by Reuters and the New York Post.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when Reuters via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 30 min ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
