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Houthi Threats Disrupt Shipping Through Bab al-Mandab Strait

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The Houthis' threats and actions targeting ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait have led to a significant decrease in traffic, with shipping companies reassessing their risks. This escalation has regional implications, affecting international maritime security and global economies connected to oil and trade movement. The US has pledged to respond to any threats to commercial navigation, while the Houthi move is seen as part of Iranian calculations to pressure the US and its allies.

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  1. The Economist avatar

    The Economist

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    When the Houthis targeted ships during Israel’s war in Gaza, traffic t...

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    باب المندب.. ورقة ضغط تعيد رسم خريطة التوتر في البحر الأحمر منذ أسابيع...

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