strikeJul 20, 2026

Iran's Houthi allies threaten to block the other main oil route

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Yemen-based Houthi rebels vowed to place a "naval blockade" on Saudi Arabia on Monday, a move that could jeopardize another of the world's major oil transport routes and further deepen the fuel crisis that has wracked the world for months.

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Ellie CookBy Ellie Cook
Yemen-based Houthi rebels vowed to place a "naval blockade" on Saudi Arabia on Monday, a move that could jeopardize another of the world's major oil transport routes and further deepen the fuel crisis that has wracked the world for months. The Houthis, backed by Tehran, said the …

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