The flow of Middle East energy trade is evolving yet again after attacks on two tankers in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants. In a recent tanker tracking report, it was revealed that the vessels, carrying Saudi crude, made a U-turn in the Red Sea after receiving a warning from the Houthi group.
The Houthi attacks have raised concerns about the safety of maritime trade routes in the region, with some analysts warning of a potential "two chokepoint problem" for oil markets. The tankers were reportedly traveling through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the need for enhanced maritime security measures to protect vessels and cargo.