Oil prices surge as Houthis capture Red Sea port

Iran-backed Houthi forces took control of a strategic Red Sea position, reigniting concerns about shipping disruptions and energy markets in a region already destabilized by years of conflict.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 5:38 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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thenationalnews.com Oil prices hit $105 per barrel as Houthis seize key Red Sea port | The National

cnn.com Iran-backed rebels capture Red Sea port, tightening grip on a key global chokepoint

nysun.com Houthis Capture Key Red Sea Port as They March Toward Aden and Spike Oil Prices | The New York Sun

pbs.org Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port, putting more pressure on oil markets | PBS News

cbsnews.com Live Updates: Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as, reports say, Houthis take key territory along Red Sea

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