Houthis seize Red Sea islands, impacting global oil flows
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands, enhancing their control over a vital maritime route. This takeover intensifies pressure on Saudi oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows significantly. Traders should monitor potential disruptions in oil supply as tensions escalate.
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