2 China supertankers carrying 4 million barrels clear Bab Al Mandab
Despite the Houthi blockade, shipping through the Red Sea fell only to 27 from 38 this week, not a full shutdown.
Bloomberg, CNN Indonesia
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#Bab Al Mandab
Series: Saudi Arabia · Houthi Red Sea Escalation · 7 chapters since Jul 22
Houthi fire missiles at 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
Iran threatens to close Bab al-Mandab as Hormuz stays shut
Analysts warn two key global energy routes could be disrupted at once, with oil prices potentially surging to US$200 a barrel.
Series: Iran · US Iran Military Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 13