The Iran-US conflict has intensified as Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, launched attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening global energy supplies.

The Houthis claimed the vessels violated a maritime blockade, while the US military continued its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran under President Trump's orders.Trump's rhetoric, including his 'eye for an eye' stance and comparisons of casualties to past wars, has drawn criticism.Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low, with only 14 ships passing in 24 hours.

The conflict has also sparked domestic backlash in the US, with a Fox News poll showing 66% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the war.The House approved a $95 billion funding package for the conflict and other Trump priorities, highlighting its political and economic ramifications.The situation underscores the risks of regional instability and its potential to disrupt global trade.