Houthi Rebels Ready to Disrupt Red Sea Shipping

0:00It's March 26. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, say they are fully prepared to launch new attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes. This comes as tensions rise in the Middle East, with recent strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. The group paused similar disruptions last year after a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, but now stands ready to act in support of Tehran. The potential flashpoint is the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, a narrow choke point just 18 miles wide at its tightest. It handles massive flows of oil and goods from the Gulf toward Europe via the Suez Canal or to Asia. With Iran tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, more traffic has shifted this way, making it an even bigger target. Past who these strikes during the Gaza War, four ships to reroute around Africa, spiking costs and delaying global trade. Its worry a fresh round could worsen the current oil crunch and economic fallout from the wider

1:00regional fighting. Houthi leaders are holding back for now, watching Iran's fight closely and waiting for the right moment to join. Officials from Yemen's southern separatists predict they'll move only if Tehran truly needs backup. As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on these vital waterways and how they could reshape global supply chains in the coming days.