Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war

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Houthi forces claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, a strategic chokepoint for Iran-related conflicts. Disruption at the southern strait of the Red Sea would force Saudi shipments to reroute through the Suez Canal, increasing transit time and costs, thus impacting global energy supply chains.

If Saudi oil shipments cannot pass through the Red Sea's southern strait, they have only the northern route through the Suez Canal, adding weeks and costs to the journey.