Naher Osten: Die Huthi rücken am Roten Meer weiter vor – wie gefährdet sind Energieexporte?
Die jemenitischen Huthi-Rebellen kontrollieren die Meerenge zum Roten Meer und bedrohen saudische Energieexporte. Die aktuelle Lage gilt als extrem fragil. Ein Experte ordnet ein.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen are making further advances towards the Red Sea, posing an increasing threat to shipping and Saudi oil exports, according to observers on the ground. On Friday, the Iran-backed insurgents seized the island of Perim (Mayyun) in the Bab al-Mandab strait, which divides the Red Sea into two shipping routes.
This, combined with their recent takeover of the port city of Mukha, effectively controls the entire connection between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the shortest sea route between Asia and Europe. The fragility of the situation surrounding this critical oil transport route became evident in the oil market's reaction. As of the week's end, the price of Brent crude, a global benchmark, surged above $110 per barrel after the capture of Mukha.
The oil price did dip slightly on Friday, but uncertainty remains high. It remains unclear how powerful oil exporter Saudi Arabia and its allies will respond to these developments. Experts recognize a threat to oil shipments from multiple fronts.
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