ynet reports that the number of vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait has dropped sharply following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. No details on the extent of the decline or the specific attacks are provided.
The report, published by ynet early Monday, indicates a significant decline in maritime traffic through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, a key chokepoint for global shipping. The drop follows a series of Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, though the specific targets and timeline of those attacks are not detailed in the report. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Houthi forces have repeatedly targeted vessels in the region, including Saudi oil tankers, in recent weeks. The extent of the traffic decline and its impact on global shipping routes remain unclear.
2 developments
- DevelopingReports: Houthis attack vessel in Bab el-Mandeb strait
- DevelopingHouthi military spokesman declared naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
- DevelopingStrait of Hormuz traffic at three-week low Thursday: 8 vessels crossed, all via Iranian route
- DevelopingThursday: Only one tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz, ynet reports
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