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Yemeni Houthis Seize Strategic Islands, Oil Prices Surge
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By Вести-Ynet
First reported by Cursorinfo · 6 hours ago
What happened
Yemeni Houthi rebels seized the strategic islands of Perim and Zuqar in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leading to a 4% surge in global oil prices to $105 per barrel. The move has displaced thousands and raises concerns for international shipping and global energy markets, with Israel also facing potential risks to its Red Sea port of Eilat.
- 01Houthis seized strategic islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- 02Global oil prices rose 4% to $105 per barrel following the seizures.
- 03The Houthi actions threaten international shipping and global trade routes.
- 04Yemen's conflict has displaced at least 20,000 people.
- 05Israel faces potential risks to its Red Sea port of Eilat.
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