See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

Houthi militants, backed by Iran, have announced plans to block the Red Sea oil route, posing a significant threat to global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia has been diverting large amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the start of the Iran war, making it a crucial alternative route. The potential blockade by Houthi militants puts the Red Sea at risk, compromising the safe passage of oil tankers and threatening regional stability. The move is seen as a strategic response by the Houthis to disrupt Saudi Arabia's oil exports and gain leverage in the conflict.

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