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Houthis Threaten Red Sea Blockade, Putting Oil Market at Greater Risk

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the militant group’s threats in the Red Sea jeopardize Saudi Arabia’s main workaround for oil exports.

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The Houthi militant group has issued a threat to blockade the Red Sea, a critical waterway for oil exports. This development is significant because it targets a key alternative route for Saudi Arabia to transport oil, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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