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Houthis Block Red Sea Gateway — 12% of World Trade at Risk
The Hindu·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Yemen's Houthi movement announced a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, saying it begins immediately in response to a Saudi blockade of Yemeni ports and airports. The Bab el-Mandeb strait, which the Houthis aim to block, is the gateway to the Red Sea. Around 12% of the world's trade normally passes through it.
Why It Matters
India is a major trading nation and a large share of its exports and imports travel through the Red Sea. Any disruption at Bab el-Mandeb directly hits shipping costs and timelines for Indian businesses.
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