How the Houthi advance in Yemen could disrupt global trade | DW News

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Yemen's Houthi rebel forces have seized control of the strategic port city of Mocha, on Yemen's Red Sea coast. The move puts the Iran-backed rebel group closer to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key chokepoint for global trade. Shipping routes have already come under pressure as a result of the ongoing war between the US and Iran and its effect on another vital bottleneck: the Strait of Hormuz. Now oil prices have jumped to over $100 a barrel again — the highest price in the last two months. If you want to know more about the Houthis' advance and its repercussions, check out our coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkM6HY5gdkY #dwnews #houthis #redsea Chapter breakdown: 00:00 Houthis advance toward a strategic shipping chokepoint 01:18 Why Bab al-Mandeb matters to the world economy 03:49 Growing security threats and regional escalation 05:29 Global consequences for energy, shipping and communications 08:31 Limited alternatives and government preparedness For more

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