The Houthis attacked a Saudi tanker on Thursday in an apparent bid to extract concessions from the kingdom — and in possible coordination with Iran.

Houthis impose maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over oil supply. Successful targeting of shipping by July 31 at 48.5% YES.

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

Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos