At a Glance: Houthis claim control of strategic Red Sea islands and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid reports of explosions and a fire near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
The Houthis have claimed that they seized control of the strategically important Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea. Earlier this month, they also said that they had captured the port of Mokha and Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. These maritime areas are highly important because the Bab al-Mandab Strait connects the Red Sea and the Suez Canal with major trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
The Houthis’ reported military gains have caused concern around the world. According to reports compiled by ZINTOVNEWS international monitors, if Houthi control expands in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab region, the world could face a second oil supply crisis. Any disruption to shipping could affect oil transportation, fuel supplies, international trade and energy prices in global markets.
Overall, the main event reported is that, after air-raid alerts were issued in the Saudi capital, flames, explosions and thick smoke were seen near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. A fuel tank bearing the logo of the Saudi oil company Aramco was reportedly on fire, and airport operations were seriously disrupted. The United Nations condemned the Houthi attacks, while the Houthis’ growing influence in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab region raised fresh concerns about global oil supplies. However, the exact cause of the fire, responsibility for the alleged attack and the total extent of the damage had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
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Country: Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Region
Tags: #Houthis, #RedSea, #ZINTOVNEWS, #RiyadhAirport, #OilCrisis, #MiddleEastNews
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