Houthi Blockade Threatens Global Oil | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Houthi rebels strike again—this time with a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of a wider regional war and threatening global oil flows. As U.S. forces face new casualties abroad, Riyadh vows forceful retaliation to protect vital shipping lanes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Oil prices spike, insurance surges, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims tanker attacks—all while ceasefire talks simmer and U.S. strikes continue. With diplomacy on the ropes and tensions boiling, the world watches as a single strait could shake the global energy engine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…