The Latest Breaking News from Red Sea

As war in the Middle East widens, Saudi Arabia’s new defence pact could face a major test

Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he had a “big decision” coming up about Iran’s regime:

The Conversation · Sep 21

Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war

A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Aramco Reportedly Tells European Buyers It Doesn't Have Crude For Next Month. Oil Reversed All Losses.

Riyadh's exports have been severely disrupted after Yemen's Houthi rebels began targeting its shipments through the Red Sea and its key East-West pipeline was hit last week.

International Business Times · Sep 18

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’

India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strikes which threaten regional peace and freedom of navigation. India is also monitoring an Indian national's detention in Saudi Arabia over an unpaid penalty. Diplomatic officials are actively engaging Saudi authorities…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Houthis, Saudis, Iran - and the future of Middle Eastern oil

In a lightning offensive last week, Yemen’s Houthis took over much of the country’s Red Sea coast, threatening shipping in the vital sea lane that had emerged as an alternative to Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led military coalition for a decade, although…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Crude Prices Slip as Supply Fears Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -0.52 (-0.51%) on Thursday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0223 (+0.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with gasoline climbing to a 1.75-month nearest-futures high. Crude prices fell on Thursday amid signs that supply disruptions in...

Barchart · Sep 17

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Houthis Claim a Saudi F-15 Kill and Riyadh Downs a Drone Near Mecca — Red Sea War's Threat to Global Energy

Houthis claim a Saudi F-15 kill and Riyadh downs a drone near Mecca. Over 100,000 displaced, Brent at $107 and US diesel above $6 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17