Houthi Attacks Reshape Red Sea Shipping | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Houthi rebels in Yemen have reignited attacks on Red Sea shipping, targeting Saudi Arabia after a nine-month pause — just as suspected Iranian drones struck an Egyptian LNG facility, sparking fears that avoiding the Strait of Hormuz won’t bring lasting peace or energy stability. The new threat zone now includes the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Suez Canal, jeopardizing Saudi Arabia’s oil rerouting strategy. A recent Houthi trip to Tehran, allegedly carrying weapons parts, may have signaled this escalation — and their declaration of a naval blockade marks a dangerous new chapter. Listen in…