Relief agencies face ‘triple chokepoint’ on food supply routes after rapid Houthi advance

🌐 Globe and Mail (Canada) —
Relief agencies face ‘triple chokepoint’ on food supply routes after rapid Houthi advance

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels have advanced rapidly and established new bases threatening maritime trade routes on the Red Sea, which accounts for about 14% of global shipping traffic. This development poses a significant chokepoint risk to global food supply chains reliant on Red Sea shipping lanes.

From their new bases, Iran-backed rebels can threaten ships on the Red Sea, where as much as 14% of global maritime trade passes

World Security Conflict Politics Commodities Shipping Houthi rebels Red Sea maritime trade shipping routes food supply Iran-backed global trade chokepoint

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