Houthi Move Threatens Global Oil Flow | Portland Maine News

Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, are tightening their grip on the Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandeb Strait — a critical oil shipping route — as tensions with Saudi Arabia escalate. With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, this new threat could severely impact global oil flows and push prices even higher, as traders scramble through increasingly volatile waters. Despite Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s urgent requests for U.S. military action, President Trump has declined, though Washington continues to provide intelligence support. Meanwhile, U.S.-Iran strikes continue: the U.S. destroyed five Iranian tankers, prompting Iran to retaliate by bombing a U.S. airbase in Jordan — damaging aircraft but leaving no casualties. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fad47aa61767239e