Houthi Rebels Intensify Red Sea Blockade: Saudi Oil Exports Under Fire
Houthi forces have launched ballistic missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, the Wafa and the Daisy, signaling an escalation of their blockade in the northern Red Sea. By expanding their operational reach, the Houthis aim to cut off all maritime transit for Saudi oil. Data indicates a sharp decline in crude exports from the port of Yanbu. Saudi Arabia now faces a critical strategic choice between diplomatic negotiation, reliance on international naval alliances, or expanding military operations, all while attempting to protect domestic infrastructure from retaliatory strikes.















