Red Sea and Hormuz Maritime Crisis
Houthi attacks on tankers continue: multiple vessels hit off Yanbu and Saudi coast, including a Saudi-flagged tanker set on fire. Iran's formal blacklist adds to shipping risks. Hormuz transits remain at 6 vessels/day, Bab el-Mandeb down 40%. Saudi-led MMDC coalition launched, but shipping disruptions persist.
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Updated Aug 25, 2026