Nine major fires were detected along Saudi Arabia’s strategic oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown; With Hormuz disrupted and the Houthis controlling Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf states are seeking alternatives, including talks with Iran

Unconfirmed blaze raises concerns for Saudi Arabia’s vital Red Sea oil lifeline

Houthis may have struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, with satellite-detected fires reported amid rising tensions.

Houthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruptions,…