Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea
Summary
The Houthi militia in Yemen has warned shipping companies that their tankers could be attacked if they use Saudi Arabian ports in the Red Sea. This threat follows a naval blockade announced by the Houthis and has caused some oil tankers to change course to avoid the area. President Donald Trump responded that the US would act if the Houthis followed through on their threats.Key Facts
- The Houthis are an armed group in Yemen aligned with Iran.
- They warned that ships using Saudi ports on the Red Sea may be attacked.
- The Houthi threat follows their announcement of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
- Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude oil turned away from the Red Sea towards the Suez Canal.
- The Red Sea is an important shipping route used by 7% of the world’s maritime traffic.
- President Trump said the US would “take care of business” if the Houthis acted on their threats.
- The Houthis control northern Yemen, including the Bab el-Mandeb strait at the southern end of the Red Sea.
- The situation adds to regional tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the US, with diplomats trying to negotiate peace talks.
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