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Houthis tighten control of Red Sea chokepoints as Saudi shuts key pipeline
Photo — Asad Photo Maldives / Pexels
Iran‑aligned Houthi forces are consolidating control over strategic Red Sea waterways, including areas near the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, while Saudi Arabia has shut a crucial East‑West oil pipeline following a drone attack launched from Iraq.[1][4][6][8][15] The escalation is raising urgent concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade flows through one of the world’s most important shipping routes.[4][6][8]