Armed group caused global disruption in 2024 through attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea
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Armed group caused global disruption in 2024 through attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea
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Bab-al-Mandab has proven a vital shipping route for Saudi Arabia since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea…
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The Houthis’ entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
