Israel Iran War · 28 March 2026

Will Houthis Close the Suez Canal After Targeting Israel?

Yemen's Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday, their first strike since the Iran war began. Analysts warn that if the Houthis block the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and ultimately the Suez Canal could close. Professor Mohamad Elmasry noted this would create two major shipping chokepoints alongside the already-closed Strait of Hormuz.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 17:41

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