Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

Tankers have made sharp U-turns in the Middle East after a shipping threat from Yemen's Houthi rebels. Ship-tracking data reveals that all of the affected vessels were en route to or from Saudi ports before altering their course. The sudden changes in direction suggest that the Houthi threat has had a significant impact on shipping operations in the region. The redirection of these tankers indicates a heightened sense of caution among ship operators.

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