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Houthis Announce Maritime Embargo on Saudi Arabia: Why the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Matters to Global Trade

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  1. Houthis announced a maritime embargo targeting Saudi Arabia.

  2. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical chokepoint for global trade, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

  3. The embargo threatens shipping routes used for oil and commercial goods between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

  4. The action could disrupt global energy markets and raise shipping insurance costs.

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