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Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi tankers as US attacks on Iran widen

Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

UN chief says Middle East conflict is at the 'edge of the imaginable'

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed the region to the "edge of the unimaginable", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea threatened to escalate the conflict further. President Donald Trump said the US would hold Iran responsible for these…

France 24

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war

Houthi militants claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, raising Red Sea shipping risks. The United States launched new strikes on Iran, marking a twelfth successive night of attacks. These actions threaten global oil supplies and increase regional conflict potential. Iran warned of targeting economic infrastructure if its own infrastructure…

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More tankers turn back as Houthi threat rattles Red Sea oil trade

Houthi militia warnings are causing tankers to change course in the Red Sea. Two vessels altered their destinations to the Suez Canal after the blockade declaration. European Union naval forces advised ships to avoid voyages through the Red Sea. This situation raises concerns for global energy supplies and international trade…

The Economic Times

Brent crude surges 4% to over $95 a barrel, nears 6-week high as conflict threatens key oil transit routes

Oil prices hit a six-week high on Wednesday, with Brent crude racing past ninety-five dollars a barrel. The growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran have sparked fears of supply disruptions affecting critical shipping lanes. Moreover, threats from the Houthi militia are hindering oil tanker operations in the Red Sea,…

The Economic Times

Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepoints

Shipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are experiencing reduced vessel traffic. Houthi rebels have threatened a full blockade on Saudi Arabian ports. Despite risks, Saudi oil exports…

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Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

The Houthis' threats to block Saudi ports signify a troubling development in the Iran war, potentially raising US military commitments in the region. With a history of withstanding coalition bombings, the Houthis may challenge military resources further, necessitating a redirection of naval support, which could lead to reduced US firepower…

The Economic Times

Trump Warns Houthis US Will 'Take Care Of' Group Over Threatened Saudi Ports Blockade

Donald Trump has warned of US intervention if the Iran-backed Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

International Business Times 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

Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea

Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exports

The Guardian - UK

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

Oil prices remain close to one-month high as Yemen announces Red Sea blockade

US conducts 10th night of strikes on Iran despite attempts to secure 10-day ceasefire

The Independent UK

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…

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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

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed significantly on Friday, reaching their highest point in over a month. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified attacks across the Gulf region. Shipping routes face potential closure, impacting global oil flows and prices. Saudi Arabia has redirected significant crude exports to avoid the Strait…

Euronews

Euronews aboard EU warships in the Red Sea: Europe eyes wider mandate as Houthi threat grows

In a special report from EU patrol ships in Djibouti, Kaja Kallas told Euronews that the 27-member bloc was discussing expanding Aspides' mandate and that ships pledged to a Hormuz coalition could be redeployed to the Red Sea in the interim.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 17): Crude oil jumps 12% this week as Hormuz, Red Sea closure risks loom. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or about 1.25%, to $85.28 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.03, or 1.3%, to $79.98 a barrel. The gains helped both benchmarks recover losses from the previous session. For the week, both oil benchmarks have rallied nearly 12%. Brent…

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Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed Friday as United States and Iran escalated attacks. The Strait of Hormuz oil flow is limited by the broken truce. Iran asked Houthi movement to prepare to close the Red Sea route. United States launched air strikes on Wednesday and continued firing. Oil security remains a critical…

The Times of India

Iran asks Houthis to prepare for Red Sea shutdown if US strikes power sites

Iran has requested the Houthi group to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route. This action would occur if the United States targets Iranian power infrastructure. The Houthis have completed preparations to deploy missiles and drones near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This potential disruption could further strain global…

Benzinga

After the 'Invincible Red Line' Hormuz, Iran Reportedly Prepares Red Sea Blockade as Trump Escalates Infrastructure Strike Threats

Iran has reportedly directed Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare for the closure of the Red Sea oil route, a crucial global energy supply channel, in the event of a U.S. attack on Iranian power infrastructure.

The Economic Times

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

In a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States carry out strikes on Iranian power facilities. Sources indicate that the Houthis are already positioning missiles and drones in proximity to Bab el-Mandeb strait. This potential blockade…

The Times of India

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

Saudi Arabia is building a giant car-free region beside the Red Sea, but its futuristic city plans have changed

Back in 2017, Saudi Arabia announced something that sounded almost too big to be real, an entire new region along the Red Sea coast, bigger than Belgium, built from scratch around clean energy, zero cars and a completely new way of living. Called NEOM, the project's most famous piece was…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia's 90-island Red Sea project is being called the 'Maldives of the Middle East'; know why

For decades, the conversation around high-end beach holidays has been dominated by a familiar collection of destinations. The Maldives, parts of the Caribbean and a handful of Indian Ocean islands have become shorthand for turquoise water, private villas and secluded escapes. Saudi Arabia is now attempting to enter that conversation…

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