Houthi attacks lead ships to reroute south of Africa. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 27.5% YES.

Satellite view of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a vital trade route linking the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Suez Canal, and Mediterranean.Gallo Images | Orbital Horizon |…

The Houthi militants in Yemen announced a blockade on maritime navigation for Saudi Arabia beginning Monday.

Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats. Houthi success targeting shipping by July 31 at 52.5% YES.

Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening 4.5M barrels of daily oil transit and raising

CAIRO — Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blo...

Houthi rebels block Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Targeting shipping by July 31 at 49.5% YES; by August 31 at 62.5% YES.

Closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait could add a new ‘layer of complexity’ to hostilities

A Chinese oil tanker reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 21.5% YES.

A successful effort to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would strike at one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes

Houthi militia announced a blockade while the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains open. Successful Houthi targeting of shipping by July 31 at 47.5% YES.

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unloading cargo at Saudi ports. This…

Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, 2026, sending tankers into U-turns and threatening oil prices above $100

Saudi tankers reroute via Cape of Good Hope due to Houthi blockade threats. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 1.8% YES.

HOUSTON, July 21 : Asian refiners are seeking to ship crude oil from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port through the Suez Canal and around Africa after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said…

Houthi forces blockaded the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising shipping disruption concerns. Successful Houthi attacks on shipping by July 31 at 46% YES.

The Bab al-Mandeb strait has been the main outlet for Saudi oil exports since the Mideast conflict erupted earlier this year, but it too is under threat now.

Asian refiners reroute Saudi oil through the Suez Canal due to Houthi threats. WTI reaching $90 in July 2026 at 43.2% YES.

Iran’s Houthi allies have already prepared drones and missiles for strikes in the strait.

Egypt backs Riyadh as Houthi maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia threatens a chokepoint handling over 10% of global seaborne oil trade and Suez Canal revenues.

Red Sea oil supply disruptions have begun! Three tankers carrying Saudi Arabia crude oil that were bound for China and India reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday.