- Middle East tensions and Trump's announcements are affecting Brent crude futures, while Bank of America issues a buy rating on Chevron.
- Amid Middle East tensions, a naval blockade has been announced on Iranian ports, leading to a surge in oil prices and a boost in energy stocks.
- Red Sea disruptions driven by US-Iran tensions are causing oil prices to surge.
Houthi rebels have initiated a blockade of Bab Al Mandeb near Riyadh, causing Red Sea disruptions that are impacting oil prices and leading to high-level diplomatic discussions in Washington.
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Updated Jul 30
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What happened
Houthi rebels have initiated a blockade of Bab Al Mandeb near Riyadh, causing Red Sea disruptions that are impacting oil prices and leading to high-level diplomatic discussions in Washington.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthi threats are slowing Red Sea traffic, leading to a vessel sinking near Yemen and increased monitoring by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh.Sub-event
- Netanyahu expects Iran's chokehold to lose weight as Israel shifts energy infrastructure and pipelines to the Red Sea.Sub-event
Houthi blockade of Bab Al Mandeb near Riyadh causes Red Sea disruptions and oil price swings.1 source
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The entities involved
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Red Sea
state in Sudan
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- Houthis targeted ships in the Red Sea, while Russia supplied them with military intelligence and satellite data.
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Riyadh
capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
- Brent
Related events
- Houthis launched attacks against Saudi targets in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to rise and prompting commentary from Donald Trump.
- The crisis escalates as Houthis take Mokha port, threatening Red Sea traffic, while Saudi Arabia warns Iran to de-escalate.
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- Houthis and Iran used drones in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, while Trump linked rising prices to Russian refineries.
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thenationalnews.com
- thenationalnews.comBrent oil slides more than 6% as US-Iran talks gain steam | The National