Houthis reportedly seize Mokha near Bab el-Mandeb, threatening Red Sea shipping
Houthi forces are reportedly advancing along Yemen's coast and have seized Mokha port near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens a major maritime trade route and could expose Saudi oil exports to greater risk.
Houthi control near Bab el-Mandeb could disrupt global shipping, raise energy costs and intensify the regional conflict.
Why 89 is a exceptional score
A score of 89 sits in DoomRadar's 81–100 band, which represents a major national or international crisis, including exceptional catastrophic events. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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