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Shipping Routes Rerouted: The Impact of Yemeni Naval Blockade on Global Oil Supply
Four more tankers changed course after the Houthi threat, and oil prices climbed to a near six-week high, officials and analysts said.
- On Tuesday, Iran-aligned Houthis threatened Saudi oil shipments in the Red Sea, prompting tankers to reroute and driving oil prices to a near six-week high.
- Analysts said the threat is a tactical move by Iran, aiming to extend control over energy routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf amid ongoing war.
- Mediators presented Iran with a 10-day ceasefire proposal on Monday to salvage June's interim agreement, while Pakistan agreed on Wednesday to continue mediating if shipping safety is assured.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the disruption on Tuesday, stating the United States will protect its interests and allies if Iran remains unserious about peace.
- Amid the 11th straight night of United States bombing, Iran reported 53 civilian deaths this month as conflict widens to involve targets in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
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According to data from consultant Kpler, the deterioration of security in the region and the maritime blockade imposed by the Huthi rebels on Saudi Arabia are forcing dozens of oil tankers to change routes or paralyze operations on the two main shipping routes in the Middle East
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