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Yemen is now closer to renewed all-out war than it has been at any point since the 2022 truce was struck, a United Nations envoy has warned. Military activity has intensified across Yemen’s frozen front lines in recent days, with attacks causing military and civilian casu…
Yemeni government forces have thwarted an attack by the Houthis on positions along the al-Mafalis front, south of Haifan, in the southeastern part of Taiz province, as military escalation spikes in several governorates.
At least two civilians were killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on the Yemeni government-held city of Marib, according to the internationally recognised government.
At least 30 Yemeni government troops have reportedly been killed in Houthi rebel attacks on military camps in central Yemen. The Houthis said the attacks were a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Gulf Shipping Grinds to a Halt Following Houthi Missile Claim
Gulf shipping has come to a halt following a Houthi missile claim. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of oil tankers in the region.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait has reduced significantly after the Houthis claimed to have attacked a Saudi oil tanker.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have denied planning to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea, saying passage through the waterway remains free. The denial came in a statement issued by the Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC).
Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea
The Houthis have claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, which has led to a surge in oil prices. The attack has caused a significant increase in shipping costs for crude oil, with the Red Sea tanker traffic hitting a multi-month low.
Saudi Aramco Shuts 400,000-Bpd Refinery After Houthi Strike
Saudi Aramco has shut down a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery after a Houthi strike. The strike has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude rising 3.64% and WTI crude increasing 3.37%.
China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports.
Temporary Calm in Iran Conflict Masks Risk of Broader Middle East War
A temporary calm in the Iran conflict has masked the risk of a broader Middle East war, with oil prices plummeting 5% after the US and Iran halted attacks. The situation remains volatile, with the Houthi threat to the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait still present.
Oil Markets Must Now Price Two Middle East Chokepoints
Standard Chartered warns that oil markets must now price two Middle East chokepoints, as Houthi attacks expand the narrative of a global oil market glut. The attacks have disrupted oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for global oil trade.
A Chinese oil tanker has been granted permission to pass through the Bab al-Mandab strait, despite a Houthi blockade of shipping to Saudi Arabia. The Houthi militia in Yemen appears to be allowing some ships to pass through the waterway on a case-by-case basis.
Brent Tops $100 as Houthi Attacks Push Oil Rally Into Triple Digits
Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel as Houthi attacks on the Red Sea push oil prices into triple digits. Analysts warn of higher oil prices due to the conflict.
Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia, with some fearing a renewed war and others seeing it as a step towards ending Saudi hegemony in Yemen.
Yemen Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
The Yemeni Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The attack is seen as a retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have claimed an attack on two Saudi oil tankers transiting through the Red Sea. The Houthis said they targeted the ships for violating a blockade decision issued by the armed forces.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threaten to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, potentially blocking Saudi oil exports and choking off an additional 7% of global oil supply.
Houthi Threats Ignite New Oil Price Surge
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has led to a surge in oil prices, with the Houthi rebels declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. The situation has resulted in a halt in exports at a strategic Black Sea oil terminal and a rise in US gasoline prices. The gl…
Houthis Force Saudi Oil Tankers To U-Turn in Red Sea
The Houthis have forced Saudi oil tankers to u-turn in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in the region. This move has significant implications for global oil prices, with some experts predicting a potential price surge to $120.
Asia's oil buyers face the risk of a second maritime chokepoint being disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi militants threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. A full closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could disrupt petroleum flows of about 7.4 million barrels…
Yemen's Houthi group has announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in response to a Saudi bombing of a Houthi airbase. The group says it will block the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, a key waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia as Red Sea Crisis Deepens
The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, deepening the Red Sea crisis. The move is a response to the ongoing conflict in the region and is likely to have significant implications for global oil markets.
Saudi Arabia is considering a military escalation in response to Houthi threats, with the US giving the kingdom leeway to pursue offensive strikes. The move comes as a four-year ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is tested by a recent exchange of fighting.
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point
Iran is signaling it could use Yemen's Houthi allies to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, opening a new front against Washington and putting two of the world's most vital energy arteries at risk.
Yemen's Houthi movement declared the end of the country's de-escalation phase on Sunday and vowed retaliation, alleging that Saudi Arabia carried out air strikes on Sanaa International Airport.
Yemen's defence ministry said its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.
Tensions in Yemen have escalated in recent weeks, with the Houthi group launching attacks on government forces and the internationally recognized government rejecting an Iranian plane's request to operate a flight from Tehran to Sanaa.
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