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Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority refutes reports of toll fees for commercial vessels passing through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center states that passage through the Red Sea remains free, countering reports of new shipping charges amid regional tensions.
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politics
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PM
world
Iran's reported intervention in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions contribute to a rise in global oil prices.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 4:34 PM
world
Following drone strikes that ignited fires on two vessels at Damietta port, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced a security investigation to determine the source and response.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 9:03 AM
politics
The FBI is probing potential connections between Iran and recent cyberattacks targeting water infrastructure in Minnesota amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 4:49 AM
politics
Saudi Arabia convened nearly 50 countries in Riyadh to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at securing vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea amid rising threats from Iran-backed Houthi militias.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 1:47 AM
politics
President Trump met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strategies amid ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 PM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the U.S.-Iran war, oil tankers continue to transit key shipping routes, causing fluctuations in oil prices.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:13 AM
politics
President Trump expresses desire to include tariffs on Iran in the sanctions legislation originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 9:19 PM
world
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
world
Egypt faces economic challenges as the US-Iran war and Houthi attacks in Yemen disrupt key shipping routes, affecting the vital Suez Canal.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 5:37 PM
world
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones allegedly launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Houthi rebels claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to reverse course amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 1:04 AM
world
The Iran-aligned Houthi group says it targeted Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming damage but no casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:10 AM
world
After nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes in the Middle East, the United States has paused its bombardments on Iran, with diplomatic talks ongoing and concerns over military resources.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:40 PM
world
Brent crude falls below $88 a barrel following a temporary halt in US-Iran attacks, raising hopes for conflict resolution and easing energy supply concerns.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
world
Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 AM
world
Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
global-institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation amid renewed Houthi attacks threatening maritime navigation and regional stability.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 AM
politics
Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets coincide with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting President Trump to hold Iran responsible and condition a Saudi deal on Abraham Accords membership.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
world
Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
BBC World | Jul 24, 2026, 6:12 AM
world
Tensions escalate as Yemen's Houthi rebels strike Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel and prompting warnings from global leaders about regional conflict and economic impacts.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 1:03 AM
general
Oil prices climbed sharply following reported attacks on Saudi tankers by Houthi militants, intensifying concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 3:51 PM