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Italy to deploy warships in Red Sea to protect shipping as Houthis tighten grip on Bab el-Mandeb

Italy is preparing to deploy warships to protect its commercial vessels travelling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as growing Houthi control over the key Red Sea chokepoint threatens international…

• Italy to deploy warships in Red Sea to protect shipping
• Houthi control tightens over Bab el-Mandeb Strait
• Saudi Arabia reliant on Red Sea for oil exports

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Iran, Oman close to agreement on shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have almost finalised an agreement on a shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but this does not mean the strait will be reopened, said Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesperson for the…

• Iran and Oman nearing deal on temporary shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz
• Agreement focuses on vessel traffic systems, not permanent reopening
• Strait remains closed until Iran's conditions met in Islamabad Memorandum

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The Houthis Take Perim and Petroline Is Hit as Freight Rates Cross $1 Million a Day

Operational Overview Saudi Arabia’s workaround to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz came under direct attack last week.

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