Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Oil | Johannesburg News

Saudi Crown Prince seeks Egypt’s diplomatic leverage as Houthi attacks cripple Red Sea shipping, spike oil prices, and force Saudi Arabia to scramble for repairs on its vital east-west pipeline. With U.S. forces destroying Iranian boats and Tehran recruiting rifle-trained volunteers, tensions flare across the region. Meanwhile, Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi targets — including civilian areas — sparking accusations of war crimes, while the UK backs Saudi self-defense rights. The Houthis deny targeting Mecca, where Saudi air defenses intercepted a drone — calling it a “red line” protection. As Yemen’s UN envoy pushes for an arms embargo, global markets brace for economic fallout from what could reignite Yemen’s civil war and disrupt global trade routes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/africa/2026-09-16-saudi-prince-seeks-egyptian-support-amid-houthi-strikes/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db82aba527c0be21 Report issues to [email protected].