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Houthi Advance Threatens Key Red Sea Shipping Route

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 02:39 UTC
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The conflict in Yemen has intensified into a new phase of war, with Houthi forces seizing key coastal positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and threatening global shipping lanes. The escalation has triggered a massive humanitarian crisis, displacing tens of thousands of people and sending oil prices surging past $100 a barrel.

  • According to the GN auto geopolitics/middle-east feed, the Houthi offensive has captured the strategic port of Mokha and a nearby island, placing the group in direct control of the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint. This development has already pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and displaced over 46,000 civilians in the Taiz and Hodeidah regions.

    Source: indiatimes.com

  • The conflict in the region has escalated with a significant Houthi military push, threatening one of the world's most critical maritime corridors and complicating US diplomatic efforts.

    Source: thenightly.com.au
Based on reporting by thenightly.com.au and indiatimes.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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