Houthi Attacks Force Oil Tankers to Re-route Through Cape of Good Hope

The Red Sea shipping crisis has deepened as Houthi rebels continue to attack and threaten vessels linked to Saudi Arabia. According to MarineTraffic, at least six Saudi-flagged oil tankers have changed course to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opting for the longer route around the Cape of Good Hope instead.

The move comes after the Houthis declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia and resumed attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The group has also claimed missile strikes on Saudi-linked oil tankers, raising concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest trade routes.