Houthi Involvement in Iran War: Potential Impact on Global Shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the Middle East conflict, potentially harming global shipping. The Houthis' targeting of vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could disrupt international trade. Analysts warn of further escalation.
Iranian-backedĀ HouthiĀ rebelsĀ enteredĀ theĀ month-oldĀ warĀ inĀ theĀ MiddleĀ EastĀ onĀ SaturdayĀ byĀ claimingĀ aĀ missileĀ launchĀ thatĀ IsraelĀ saidĀ itĀ intercepted.Ā TheĀ HouthisāĀ entryĀ couldĀ furtherĀ hurtĀ globalĀ shippingĀ ifĀ theyĀ againĀ targetĀ vesselsĀ inĀ theĀ BabĀ el-MandebĀ StraitĀ offĀ theĀ RedĀ Sea. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani brings you this analysis.