Red Sea shipping slows sharply after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia

Published Jul 27, 12:35 AM UTC

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On July 27, 2026, The Business Times reported that shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait has significantly slowed following a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia. Data indicates that only eleven commodity vessels passed through the strait on Sunday, marking the lowest level in months. The Houthis, aligned with Tehran, have been disrupting Red Sea traffic off the coast of Yemen since last week, aiming to blockade Saudi exports. This incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and their impact on global maritime trade routes.

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The Business TimesRegional

Original headline: Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Original language: EN-US

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