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Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Tanker as Red Sea Blockade Escalates
NYT > World News·Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed a strike on another Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. This comes as Iran bottles up the Strait of Hormuz, giving the Houthis cover to escalate their declared blockade of Saudi shipping. Two of the world's most critical shipping lanes are now under simultaneous pressure.
Why It Matters
India is one of the biggest users of Red Sea shipping routes for trade and oil imports — disruption here means higher costs for goods and energy across the country.
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