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Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab threatens renewed price increases

The Houthis are claimed to have taken over or established control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, with a possible new surge in prices warned. The waterway's operational status remains unconfirmed.

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Disruption at Bab al-Mandab could affect Red Sea shipping, energy markets and global supply chains.

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  1. Prise de contrôle de Bab al-Mandab par les Houthis : «Je ne vois qu'une seule issue à court terme : une nouvelle flambée des prix» ↗lefigaro.fr · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC

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Houthi activity threatens renewed Red Sea shipping crisis

The report warns that a Houthi offensive in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could create a new crisis for Red Sea shipping. The supplied information does not confirm a specific attack or closure.

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