An Indian commercial ship sank in the Red Sea on August 4, 2026, following an attack attributed to Houthi rebels, but the 14 crew members were rescued. (translated)
Saudi Arabia has announced the creation of a maritime coalition of fifteen states to secure navigation in the Red Sea, in response to threats of maritime blockades and attacks from Houthi Yemeni rebels, while emphasizing that this initiative is defensive in nature and does not target any specific state. (translated)
The Yemeni Minister of Information, Mouammar Al-Iryani, accused the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of planning to impose transit fees on ships in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a measure he considers a dangerous escalation aimed at financing their military activities. (translated)
Les rebelles houthis du Yémen ont affirmé avoir lancé des attaques par drones et missiles contre deux pétroliers saoudiens en mer Rouge, annonçant également un blocus maritime du royaume saoudien. #Houthis #Pétroliers #MerRouge
Les prix du pétrole ont augmenté après de nouvelles frappes américaines en Iran et des craintes concernant la menace de blocage du trafic maritime en mer Rouge par les rebelles houthis, ce qui aggrave l'incertitude sur deux corridors énergétiques majeurs. #Pétrole #Iran #MerRouge
