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world10 days ago•11 min saved

Bab el-Mandeb: The Next Global Shipping Bottleneck

Analysts warn the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—the Red Sea gateway—could become the world’s second major shipping chokepoint after Hormuz as the Houthis enter the conflict, risking disruption to about 14% of global maritime trade and roughly 4.2 million barrels of oil per day. While the strait cannot be fully closed, attacks or rising insurance costs could slow Red Sea transit via the Suez Canal, potentially hobbling supply chains and raising energy prices worldwide.

via The Conversation|

#bab-el-mandeb #global-economy #houthis

business11 days ago•307 min saved

Yanbu’s oil lifeline at risk as Houthis threaten Red Sea routes

Saudi Arabia redirected millions of barrels to the Yanbu port on the Red Sea to offset potential Hormuz disruption, but Iran-backed Houthis entering the war threaten to close Bab el-Mandeb. Losing Yanbu’s flow or a blocked strait could push Brent higher—potentially to $150+ per barrel—while Asia would bear the brunt, with ships rerouted via longer paths and costs rising for insurers, freight, and energy.

via CNN|

#bab-el-mandeb #business #houthis

world12 days ago•4 min saved

Houthi Entry into Iran War Raises Red Sea Shipping Threats and Regional Instability

The Houthis’ entry into the Iran–Israel conflict could mean either targeted strikes on Israel or, more consequentially, leveraging their position to threaten or close Bab al-Mandab and disrupt Red Sea shipping, risking higher costs and oil prices and broad regional instability; Saudi-Yemeni dynamics, southern faction interests, and past ceasefires complicate outcomes, and UN warnings say escalation could prolong Yemen’s civil war and civilian suffering.

via The Guardian|

#houthis #iran #middle-east

world14 days ago•5 min saved

Houthis widen Iran conflict with missiles aimed at Israeli sites

Houthis, allied with Iran, claim ballistic missiles hit sensitive Israeli military sites, expanding the US-Israel campaign against Iran; Israel says it intercepted one missile; the conflict threatens Red Sea and Hormuz chokepoints and global trade, with attacks also hitting a Saudi airbase and Kuwait’s radar. Pakistan hosts a regional meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to seek de-escalation, while Ukraine-UAE defense ties and reported US cluster-munition use add to the volatility and the risk of broader regional escalation.

via The Guardian|

#houthi #iran #israel

world20 days ago•23 min saved

Iran’s proxies threaten Red Sea attacks to pressure the West

Iran and its Yemen-based Houthi allies have warned they could target Red Sea shipping, potentially locking the Bab el-Mandeb strait and disrupting routes that carry about 10% of the world’s oil and 20% of containers, as U.S. actions against Iran intensify. The Houthis released a threatening video and said all options are on the table, signaling a broader asymmetric warfare tactic against Gulf partners, with analysts noting the region’s shipping chokepoints are a key leverage point and oil prices have risen amid the tension.

via New York Post|

#bab-el-mandeb #houthis #iran

military24 days ago•35 min saved

Ford Carrier Retreats to Crete After Red Sea Laundry-Fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s premier aircraft carrier, is retreating from the Red Sea to Crete after a laundry-room fire injures at least two sailors. The 100,000-ton nuclear-powered ship—on an extended deployment amid tensions with Iran—will head to port as investigators assess the incident, reducing carrier availability in the region and potentially complicating ongoing Iran-related operations.

via Bloomberg.com|

#crete #iran #military

defense1 month ago•4 min saved

Ford Heads Into Red Sea as Bush Carrier Group Finishes Training

USS Gerald R. Ford has moved into the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to operate in U.S. Central Command’s area amid Iran-related hostilities, with USS Bainbridge accompanying. USS George H.W. Bush completed its 28‑day Composite Unit Training Exercise and is ready to deploy, as Carrier Air Wing 7 logged thousands of sorties. Two carrier strike groups are on station (Ford in the Red Sea, Lincoln in the Arabian Sea), and Ford’s extension to about 11 months could push deployment length into Vietnam-era ranges, impacting return and maintenance schedules.

via USNI News|

#carrier-strike-group #defense #iran-conflict

middle-east-and-north-africa2 months ago•37 min saved

Europe’s Tightrope: Navigating the Saudi–UAE Rift and its Global Spillovers

The ECFR piece argues that the Saudi–UAE rupture signals a broader Gulf strategic competition that will shape Europe’s security and economic interests. Europe should avoid becoming a battleground by balancing ties with both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, while pushing for de‑risked infrastructure, maritime security in the Red Sea, accountability on war crimes in Sudan, and practical bilateral engagement through the EU’s Strategic Partnership with both states to safeguard trade, technology access, and regional stability.

via European Council on Foreign Relations|

#european-union #gulf-rift #middle-east-and-north-africa

travel3 months ago•1 min saved

Discovering Jeddah with a Pilot's Perspective

An airline pilot shares his experiences exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during a layover, highlighting the historic Al Balad neighborhood, its rich history, and the city's growing tourism scene.

via The New York Times|

#al-balad #jeddah #layover

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Yemen’s Houthis Cease Attacks on Israel and Red Sea Shipping

Yemen's Houthi rebels have signaled a halt to their attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, suggesting a possible ceasefire, though they have not officially confirmed the end of their campaign. The attacks had disrupted Red Sea shipping and impacted Egypt's economy, with recent tensions including threats against Saudi Arabia and detentions of aid workers. The situation remains tense, with potential for renewed conflict if hostilities resume.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #houthi-rebels #red-sea

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Red Sea's 6-Million-Year Vanishing and Rebirth Unveiled

Approximately 6.2 million years ago, the Red Sea completely dried up during a salinity crisis, and was rapidly refilled within 100,000 years when the Indian Ocean breached a volcanic ridge, leading to significant geological changes including the formation of a deep submarine canyon.

via Live Science|

#ancient-events #flood #geology

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Red Sea's 6.2 Million-Year-Old Disasters and Revival

Scientists have uncovered that the Red Sea experienced a major environmental catastrophe over 6 million years ago, including a period of hypersalinity and near desiccation, followed by a catastrophic megaflood from the Indian Ocean that refilled it and restored marine life, shaping its current ecosystem. The study highlights the Red Sea's resilience and the ongoing threats posed by climate change.

via Indian Defence Review|

#climate-change #disaster #geological-history

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Israeli Red Sea missile strike in Qatar sparks regional tensions

Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles over the Red Sea targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, marking a novel method to avoid air defenses and avoid entering regional airspace, which resulted in six deaths in Doha and heightened regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.

via AP News|

#hamas #israel #missile-strike

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Red Sea subsea cable cuts disrupt internet and cloud services in Asia and the Middle East

Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have caused internet disruptions in parts of Asia and the Middle East, with possible causes including accidental human activities or targeted attacks, though the exact reason remains unclear. Key cables affected include the SMW4 and IMEWE systems, which connect Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and disruptions have impacted countries like India, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the UAE.

via Euronews.com|

#cable-cuts #internet-disruptions #middle-east

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Azure services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts

Microsoft reported that multiple undersea cables cut in the Red Sea caused increased latency and connectivity issues for Azure cloud clients, affecting traffic in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. The company is monitoring and optimizing routing while repairs are underway, and other regions like India and Pakistan also experienced degraded internet connectivity due to the outages.

via TechCrunch|

#azure #internet-connectivity #microsoft