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New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shut

Houthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruptions, impacting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia increasingly relies on the Red Sea route, which is now at risk from these advances. Higher oil and diesel…

The Economic Times

Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait

Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.

Euronews

How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflict

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concerns about wider escalation. The attacks targeted civilians and troops, and also impacted Red Sea shipping. Shipping data shows fewer tankers passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait recently. This disruption affects global…

The Economic Times

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Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supply

A drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi Arabian oil exports. Houthi threats have already impacted traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Many tankers are now rerouting north towards the Suez Canal and Sumed…

The Economic Times

Red Sea shipping slumps after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia energy infrastructure

Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb declined significantly on Sunday. This occurred after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast. Meanwhile, transit through the Strait of Hormuz stayed low over the weekend. Seven commodity vessels passed through Bab el-Mandeb, the lowest level in months. Red Sea traffic…

The Economic Times

Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon

Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers…

The Economic Times

Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many

The Red Sea conflict has disrupted oil flows, impacting global energy markets. This escalation is now forcing oil tankers to reroute, increasing transit times significantly. Asian refining output has plummeted, and China's recovery faces new challenges. Soaring fuel prices are reducing global oil demand, affecting economic activity. The world faces…

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After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi movement warned of a maritime blockade targeting Saudi shipping. With US-Iran tensions escalating, the possibility of a closure of the waterway has emerged as a major global…

The Economic Times

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

The Economic Times

Iran eyes the Red Sea: How it can control the vital maritime chokepoint

Iran has signalled that it could expand pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The warning comes as disruptions in Hormuz continue to strain global energy markets and shipping.

The Times of India

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Iran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital energy supplies through the Red Sea. Houthi attacks on shipping have already forced major companies to reroute vessels. Analysts suggest Iran is widening the conflict and increasing pressure…

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