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UPDATED Jul 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET

Jul 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET

Houthi Red Sea blockade tightens Iran’s energy leverage

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The Red Sea blockade is described as an alternative route for Gulf oil as Hormuz remains disrupted.

WHO: Houthi forces

WHAT: A blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies by making the Red Sea a key outlet for Gulf oil.

WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM ET

WHERE: Red Sea

WHY: Hormuz is already disrupted, making the Red Sea a critical alternative outlet for Gulf oil.

How this story developed (showing 42 of 42 earlier reports)

Saudi Arabia calls for maritime defense coalition · Jul 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Saudi Arabia seeks coalition to protect Red Sea shipping · Jul 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Houthis considering fees for ships through Bab el-Mandeb · Jul 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Houthis claim strike on another Saudi oil tanker · Jul 29, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
China in touch with Yemen’s Houthis to allow Red Sea passage · Jul 29, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker · Jul 28, 2026 at 7:37 PM ET
China talks with Yemen Houthis for safe Red Sea passage · Jul 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Houthis threaten Saudi oil export route · Jul 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Houthis attack Aramco refinery and Yanbu export facilities · Jul 28, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Yemen warns it is ready for Houthi escalation · Jul 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Houthis gain leverage over Saudi after Sanaa airport attack · Jul 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Houthis attack Saudi oil installations as U.S. pauses strikes · Jul 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Houthis attack ships and announce blockade · Jul 26, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery · Jul 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
US disables tanker attempting to evade Iran port blockade · Jul 25, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Saudi coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen · Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Houthis accuse Saudi of dangerous escalation after strikes · Jul 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Tankers continue Red Sea transit despite Houthi blockade · Jul 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Houthis deny closing Bab al-Mandeb, cite naval blockade · Jul 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Houthi threat targets Saudi vessels in key shipping route · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Insurers limit war coverage for Saudi Red Sea cargoes · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Expert warns Houthis’ embargo could be Iran’s nuclear option · Jul 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Interview on Red Sea blockade’s impact on global economy · Jul 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Houthi attacks could threaten Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
Houthi Red Sea blockade threatens Bab al-Mandeb trade · Jul 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Chinese tanker allowed through Bab al-Mandab despite Houthi blockade · Jul 23, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil shipping route · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Houthis attack two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea · Jul 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Houthi attacks could disrupt Saudi oil tanker route · Jul 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Houthis claim first commercial ship attack in months · Jul 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Houthis impose Red Sea shipping embargo, rerouting traffic · Jul 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Houthis declare blockade of Saudi Arabia · Jul 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Houthis say they will block Saudi oil route via Red Sea · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Houthis’ possible entry would strain U.S. military · Jul 22, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Saudi-led coalition pledges to secure Bab el-Mandeb · Jul 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Houthis declare blockade of Bab el-Mandeb strait · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Houthi rebels declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Houthis declare Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia · Jul 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Houthis threaten Saudi naval blockade, risking $100 oil · Jul 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Houthis threaten to blockade Bab Al-Mandeb Strait · Jul 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Houthis blockade Saudi Red Sea oil transits · Jul 21, 2026 at 4:14 AM ET
Houthi blockade threat to Saudi Red Sea oil transits · Jul 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET

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