Houthis ban Israeli-linked vessels and attack ships in the Gulf of Aden. Successful targeting of shipping by August 31, 2026, at 51.5% YES.

Houthis closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening 60% of Middle East oil exports. Closure by September 30 at 17.5% YES.

Iran shifts focus to the Red Sea, leveraging Houthi rebels amid US tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by August 31 at 12.5% YES.

Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now using the Houthis to extend its threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Persian Gulf.

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.…

Houthis ban Israeli-linked vessels and attack ships in the Gulf of Aden. Successful targeting of shipping by August 31, 2026, at 51.5% YES.