Bab Al-Mandab Strait threatens to be new front in war with Iran

The Houthi forces, who announced a blockade of Saudi ports on Monday, claimed responsibility for an attack in the Red Sea targeting two Saudi Arabian oil tankers on Wednesday. Iran and the Houthis are betting that the economic consequences of the war will bring Donald Trump back to the negotiating table.

Localisation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Source: Le Monde International
Categorie: security
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:58:09 +0200