- Trump ordered a probe into oil pricing practices amid volatility driven by the Iran conflict affecting the Hormuz Strait.
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- Iran uses Houthis to disrupt shipping routes and control oil supply via its companies in the Red Sea.
Iran requested Houthi rebels to begin attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Iran requested Houthi rebels to begin attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Houthi gunmen, backed by Iran, attacked the strategic Hodeidah port.1 source
Iran requested Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, involving mainland China.1 source
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.
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mainland China
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
Related events
- Iran provides support to the Houthi rebels as attacks target Saudi installations in Jazan Province.
- Houthis began targeting ships linked to Israel or US partners in the Red Sea on August 1st, amid ongoing tensions with Iran and the US.
- Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.
- Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.
- Houthis, backed by Iran, used missiles and drones to disrupt Red Sea shipping and successfully strike Eilat's port.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- strategypage.com
- arabnews.comBab Al-Mandab Strait blockade — the risks to global shipping
- dailycaller.comHere’s How Trump’s Houthi Headache Could Turn Into Full Blown Migraine