The Houthis in Yemen have announced they will enter the conflict on Iran's side if any alliances join the US and Israel. Their focus is on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which they could potentially blockade, disrupting global trade. While less critical than the Strait of Hormuz, this would force longer routes for Saudi oil. The escalation has pushed WTI crude above $100, with gasoline and diesel prices already spiking amid rising global uncertainty.

2026-03-28

The Houthis in Yemen have announced they will enter the conflict on Iran's side if any alliances join the US and Israel. Their focus is on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which they could potentially blockade, disrupting global trade. While less critical than the Strait of Hormuz, this would force longer routes for Saudi oil. The escalation has pushed WTI crude above $100, with gasoline and diesel prices already spiking amid rising global uncertainty.