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The Latest Breaking News from the Bab elMandeb Strait

The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world

In recent days, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital port of Mocha and strategic islands in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The Conversation

Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow

A Saudi oil pipeline faces weeks of repairs after an attack, impacting global petroleum supplies. Houthi rebels captured key Red Sea islands, further threatening Saudi oil exports. This disruption forces the kingdom to shift crude oil away from the Persian Gulf. The pipeline's shutdown threatens extended periods of reduced oil…

The Economic Times

Houthis capture more Yemeni Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb

The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup.

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The Houthi advance in Yemen raises concerns about a key shipping choke point

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and the strategic island of Mayun in Yemen

The Independent UK

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen announced they would impose a “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, in what could mark a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Conversation

Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes

Red Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threaten vital energy markets. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an essential trade artery, is now under scrutiny as Houthi rebels have stationed missiles and drones nearby. This precarious situation…

The Economic Times

Tensions Have Flared Up Around Hormuz Again. Now Iran is Signaling that A Key Red Sea Gateway Could Be Next

Mohammed al-Farah, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi movement, said Yemen's armed forces were prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continued military operations against Yemen.

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Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

If you’d never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran’s effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has put severe pressure on the global economy.

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