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A Red Sea blockade could change the course of the Iran war | The Hindu Editorial

The Houthi movements decision to target Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea has raised fears of a wider regional conflict. As tensions spread from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, concerns are growing over energy supplies, global trade routes, and the risk of an even broader Middle East war.

24 Jul 2026 3:42 pm