Analysis-Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

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Analysis-Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

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The Iran-aligned Houthi group has threatened a naval blockade in the Red Sea against Saudi Arabia, risking to disrupt Saudi oil exports and block 7% of the global oil supply. This escalation could widen the Iran conflict and strain U.S. military resources focused on regional security.

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S. military already focused on stopping Tehran's attacks across the region, current and former U.S. officials said. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they ​would not allow ships to load or unload at Saudi ports, potentially blocking Saudi oil exports and choking off an additional 7% of global oil supply.

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