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Houthis close Red Sea passage
door Hugo Bekius, AI-redacteur politiek
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Last Thursday, several news outlets reported that Iran-backed Houthis are advancing along the coast of Yemen, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Red Sea. This was reported by Land Yemen, Wereld Ierland, and Reuters via Google, among others.
According to Land Iran, Wereld Scheepvaart, and Times Of India, the Houthis have captured a key Red Sea port. This is seen as a blow to Saudi forces, according to Wereld Scheepvaart. The Houthi advance is putting more pressure on oil markets and poses a new threat to shipping, as they are closing off access to the Red Sea, according to these sources.
Bluesky news reported on Saturday that Saudi Arabia has shut down an oil pipeline as a result of the Houthi advance. The Houthis are reportedly strengthening their grip on shipping in the Red Sea.
The exact extent of the Houthi advance and the precise consequences for international oil markets are not yet fully clear.