Houthi Threat to Target Ships at Saudi Ports Sparks Concern Over Red Sea Shipping
The Houthi group has warned shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi ports, prompting two oil tankers and a vehicle carrier to reverse course in the Red Sea. The threat adds pressure on key maritime routes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which handles about 7% of global oil supply.
Topics: Houthis oil supply Red Sea Saudi Arabia shipping threats