Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months after Yemen’s Houthi movement launched attacks on Saudi oil installations, raising fresh concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies and regional maritime trade. Read More: Houthi hit Saudi oil tankers as US-Iran conflict intensifies According to shipping data from Kpler, only 11 commodity […]
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Houthis Warn Bab el-Mandeb Closure Could Disrupt Global Shipping
Houthis warn Bab el-Mandeb closure could disrupt global shipping, issuing a strong message about control over the strategic waterway. A senior official from Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement said that if they decide to shut the passage, no force would be able to reopen it. The statement raises concerns about maritime security. Senior Ansar Allah official […]