
Egypt and world politics brief
Trump says no deal with Iran is needed as tankers burn in Hormuz and Houthis escalate against Saudi Arabia
An RE brief based on a story published by France 24 Arabic on 13 November 2026.
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Donald Trump said the United States no longer needs an agreement with Iran, while Iranian armed forces reported fires on four oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The tanker fires raised concerns about oil pollution off Oman’s coast; the Houthis also claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, while Riyadh said it intercepted drones.