Five oil tankers changed course in the Red Sea on Wednesday, according to N12, after Yemen's Houthi movement warned vessels against docking at Saudi ports. The Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia this week, escalating regional maritime tensions.
Five oil tankers changed course in the Red Sea on Wednesday after Yemen's Houthi movement warned vessels against docking at Saudi ports, the Israeli news outlet N12 reported. The Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia this week, threatening to target any vessel linked to the kingdom.
The Zioneer reported earlier on Wednesday that additional ships were rerouting amid the Houthi threat, without specifying a number. The latest report provides a specific count of five tankers.
The development comes as regional maritime tensions escalate. In a separate analysis, N12's Tomer Almagor highlighted the 'double blockade' imposed by Iran via its proxies, including the Houthis, and its impact on global shipping. The full extent of the rerouting and its effect on oil supplies remains unclear.
3 developments
- DevelopingHouthi movement declares closure of Bab el-Mandeb strait, threatens to fire on ships without authorization
- DevelopingHouthis announce readiness to strike vessels near Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports
- StrongAsian oil companies reroute tankers from Saudi Yanbu port after Houthi blockade threats
- DevelopingHouthi military spokesman declared naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
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