- Iran-backed attacks disrupt Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz trade
- Iran instructed Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while Trump threatened to attack Iranian energy infrastructure.
- Trump discussed Houthi momentum with MBS as Houthis control a large swath of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Houthi Control of Bab al-Mandab Heightens Global Energy and Trade Risk
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What happened
The Houthis maintain complete control over the Bab al-Mandab passage in the Red Sea, while diplomatic negotiations regarding election timelines have stalled. This situation is occurring amid heightened military escalations in Yemen. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his government wishes to finalize a deal with the United States before the American midterms.
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Why it matters
The combination of Houthi control over Bab al-Mandab and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has triggered global alarm. These two choke points threaten to disrupt energy, shipping, and global trade. Global oil prices are currently trading above 105 dollars per barrel.
The situation involves discussions between Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman regarding Houthi momentum, and Iran has instructed the Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Who's involved
- HouthisYemeni Islamist organization maintaining control of the Bab al-Mandab passage
- IranCountry whose regional economy is threatened by shipping risks and instability
- Masoud PezeshkianPresident of Iran who seeks a deal with the United States to end the war
- Donald TrumpAmerican politician whose administration responds to Houthi conflict activities
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)