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Houthis support Iran in Red Sea operations

The Yemeni militia allied with Iran, which remained apart from the Iran conflict until now, has been blocking since July 20 the main maritime bypass route around the Strait of Hormuz for Saudi oil exports. This objective aims to exert increased pressure on the global market.

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The Houthis open a new front of support for Iran by blocking a vital commercial artery, demonstrating growing coordination between regional actors aligned with Tehran. This action broadens the geopolitical implications of the Iran-US conflict.

This maritime blockade threatens global energy stability and illustrates how regional conflicts in Southwest Asia disrupt international supply chains.

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Ce blocus maritime menace l'approvisionnement énergétique mondial et illustre une escalade stratégique des tensions régionales en Asie du Sud-Ouest, avec des répercussions sur les prix du pétrole et le commerce international.

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