On Friday, July 24th, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed retaliation against Iran in response to an attack by Houthi rebels on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The incident has raised international concerns, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
The attack has heightened tensions in the region and prompted discussions about potential military responses. NBC’s Richard Engel reported on the developments, with political analysis provided by Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker on TODAY.
The situation unfolds amid other notable events including protests following a fatal police shooting in Wisconsin, Tropical Storm Bertha making a second landfall, and the return of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner under high security.
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