Ziyad al-Hashemi explained that "a halt in these shipments could trigger turmoil in the oil market and drive up prices, particularly on the spot market"

The Houthis do not control the coastal areas bordering Bab al-Mandab, but they hold the large port city of Hodeida further north.

The Houthis do not control the coastal areas bordering Bab al-Mandab, but they hold the large port city of Hodeida further north.