MIDDLE EAST : Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked shipping routes, raising fresh concerns over global energy security and escalating regional tensions.
The blockade is expected to affect vessels passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical corridor for oil exports from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf producers. The move follows disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, compounding risks to already strained supply chains.
Analysts warn that any sustained disruption in these waterways could significantly impact global oil markets, triggering price volatility and supply shortages. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions linked to the broader Iran War, further heightening fears of a wider escalation.Shipping companies and regional allies are closely monitoring the situation, as the blockade could affect international trade flows and energy exports at a time of heightened geopolitical instability.
