The Iran-backed Houthis say they have targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, reinforcing a maritime blockade strategy that echoes Iran's pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack signals a widening threat to regional shipping and energy routes amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

Red Sea blockade raises fears for global energy, trade routes

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.


Bab Al-Mandeb becomes the new global shipping nightmare, Houthis declare naval blockade.

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.

Red Sea Crisis redux: Bab Al-Mandeb could be next chokepoint

A Houthi missile attack killed three seafarers on a Red Sea merchant ship on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world's busiest trade lanes. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze around 50 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen's port of Aden.

Red Sea Attacks: Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping

Three cables under the Red Sea that provide global internet and telecommunications have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said Monday. Meanwhile, a Houthi missile attack set a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden, but caused no injuries.

Red Sea Tensions: 3 Red Sea data cables cut amid more Houthis attacks

UK-owned cargo ship was hit on 18 February as part of militants' campaign over war in Gaza. Watch the video to know more.

British cargo Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile Sinks in Red Sea

Despite the presence of warships of the United States and its allies in the critical waters, the crisis in the Red Sea is worsening. The Houthis have been targeting Israeli, American, and British ships in the Red Sea Corridor in solidarity with the Palestinians who are facing the brunt of the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

Houthis vow to escalate Red Sea attacks

Shipping costs have been high since the attacks began on ships passing through the Red Sea. But a new analysis shows that costs are gradually coming down, especially for Europe.

Why shipping costs are gradually declining

Latest Houthi attack, targeting a US-owned and operated container ship, comes just hours after the latest US strikes in Yemen.

Explosions near cargo ship in red sea

The violence in the Red Sea has sent shipping costs through the roof. Earlier this week, the U.S. and its allies sent a 'final warning' to Yemen's Houthi rebels, the latter detonated an unmanned boat in the Red Sea hours later. It is Houthis vs America and its allies in the dangerous waters. What will be the next move?

The war comes to The Red Sea

Red Sea: Houthis defy America's 'final warning'. What's next?

As tensions continue to flare up in the Red Sea, the US and UK have launched their very first strikes against Houthi-linked targets across Yemen. The Houthis now claim that five people have been killed and six wounded in the attack.

Red Sea tensions continue to simmer | US downs another Houthi missile

The escalations in the Red Sea have unleashed a cascade of disruptions in global shipping at the latest..The United-backed coalition including the United Kingdom launched airstrikes in Yemen. The Yemen authorities have now vowed vendetta..Saying that America and Britain will prepare to pay a heavy price.

What could the escalation in Red Sea cost to the world?

Shipping costs soar as war and climate risks upend global trade. The world's second-largest container line - AP Moller-Maersk - now sees red sea shipping chaos lasting for months. The suez canal crisis and the panama canal limitations are now sending cargo ships back to the 18th-century trade routes.

Maersk sees Red Sea shipping chaos lasting for months

The United States shot down four drones headed towards a U.S. destroyer in the southern Red Sea and launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

US shoots down 4 drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas: Reports

The United States is preparing to ease some of the restrictions on arms sales to Saudi Arabia. This comes after the Gulf Kingdom is looking to finalize a peace accord with Yemen's Houthi Rebels.

US preparing to ease restrictions on weapons sale amid Saudi-Houthi peace talks

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