Iran Conflict Escalates to Red Sea and Caspian Seas

The Iran conflict has escalated to the Red Sea and Caspian seas despite a pause in U.S. strikes, according to reports over the weekend.

A Yemeni Iran-aligned Houthi group attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while Iran accused Ukraine of targeting an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in a sailor's death and another injury.

The U.S. military confirmed its naval blockade against Iran remains in effect but did not explain why strikes ceased after 13 nights of escalating attacks.

President Donald Trump has decided to back away from plans to increase attacks on Iran, citing concerns about expanding the conflict, depleting defense stockpiles, and affecting energy supplies and the global economy.