Houthi Surge Threatens Global Trade | Global News

Houthi rebels, backed by Iran and fueled by decades of conflict with Saudi Arabia, are reigniting attacks on oil facilities and shipping lanes—sending shockwaves through global markets and regional stability. Once quiet after a ceasefire, they’ve escalated since July, targeting key chokepoints like the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea, while also grappling with internal dissent over aid worker detentions. Though their actions echo Iran’s regional ambitions, they’re also rooted in deep-seated sectarian and political grievances. With Yemen already shattered by war and famine, the world watches as Saudi Arabia braces for retaliation—but hesitates to plunge into another full-scale conflict, leaving tensions simmering dangerously high.

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