President Trump issued a warning Tehran over new activity at Pickaxe Mountain. The U.S. and Iran traded strikes on vessels near Hormuz. Analysts reported a jump in construction at a suspected Iranian nuclear site. Houthi forces moved closer on Bab el-Mandeb, raising concerns about navigation. Brent crude climbed above 106 dollars a barrel on supply fears.
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