Who are the Houthis? And how do their attacks affect the conflict between Iran and the United States?
Oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since May, after Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted Saudi ships in the Red Sea, threatening to cut off another route for oil exports already under severe constraints due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
For the first time since May, oil prices rose above $100 per barrel, following a Houthi attack on Saudi ships in the Red Sea, threatening to cut off another route for oil exports already constrained by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis are an armed group that has controlled the Yemeni capital Sanaa and large parts of the country since 2014.
Nick Robertson, a CNN correspondent, provides an explanation of the nature of the Houthis, the rebel group that receives Iranian support.
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These attacks come amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, where the Houthis are seen as an Iranian arm in Yemen. Analysts warn that continued attacks could disrupt global oil supplies and drive up prices. These developments also increase the risk of a military confrontation in the Gulf region. International markets are closely monitoring any developments that could affect oil flows from the Middle East.
Original source: CNN Arabic
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