Iran seeks to use Hormuz to control oil supply, while a canal proposal cuts through Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and Gulf states utilize the Red Sea pipeline.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Iran seeks to use Hormuz to control oil supply, while a canal proposal cuts through Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and Gulf states utilize the Red Sea pipeline.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthi attacks have disrupted Saudi oil exports, forcing crude to be rerouted through the Red Sea terminal at Yanbu.Sub-event
Saudi Arabia seeks alternatives as Hormuz near-closure forces Qatar to halt LNG and Yemen attacks disrupt Red Sea routes.1 source
- A pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, running through Iraq and terminating at Yanbu on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.Sub-event
Strategic shift involving Iran's goals in Hormuz, a proposed canal through Yemen/KSA, and Red Sea pipeline usage.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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Yemen
country in West Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
Related events
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
- Houthis seized coastal territory in Yemen and a Ministry of Energy announced a pipeline shutdown following Iran's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Saudi Arabia offers a seven-day proposal to reopen the Hormuz Strait and plans to send troops to protect oil pipelines.
- Expanding pipeline to Red Sea reduces reliance on Hormuz.
- Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.