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Red Sea Blockade Shifts Regional Power
The military and political success achieved by the Houthis in the Red Sea has reshaped the balance of regional power through a strategy of deterrence via blockade. On July 20, 2026, Yemen announced that the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea are no longer safe passages for hostile ships, in response to an eleven-year blockade. This development poses a serious threat to Saudi Arabia's economic security and maritime navigation, as it endangers the operation of major ports like Jeddah and King Abdullah, halting a significant portion of the Kingdom's imports and impacting oil trade and prices. Oil prices could potentially surge past $150 per barrel. Yemen's move was backed by broad popular support and marks a shift in the rules of regional deterrence, turning the conflict from traditional battlegrounds into a struggle over maritime corridors. There are expectations that the escalation could extend to other ports and airports, reflecting a comprehensive intensification that forces the Saudi regime to face difficult choices. Meanwhile, the Red Sea has become a strategic security and economic focal point, representing a long-term threat to regional stability and international trade.
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