The conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensified as US strikes on Iran continued for a 13th night and Yemen’s Houthi allies expanded attacks on Red Sea shipping, including two Saudi tankers. Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as markets reacted to disrupted shipments. The United States and Iran accuse each other of destabilizing maritime routes, with CENTCOM reporting continued naval actions to block threats and restore trade flow. International condemnation followed, including strong words from the UK and Pakistan, raising concerns about freedom of navigation and regional stability. Gulf producers are pursuing pipelines and alternate routes to reduce dependence on the Hormuz chokepoint, though those routes remain vulnerable to further disruption. Market observers say the Red Sea blockade and Hormuz risk are driving a reconfiguration of global oil flows with ongoing potential for escalation.