Published July 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM ET · Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Ships struck near the Strait of Hormuz as Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia and Iran strikes Jordan
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Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating Red Sea tensions. Two ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has fired additional strikes at Jordan.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 11 hr ago from The Hill. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
