Strait of Hormuz vessel crossings fall as US-Iran attacks intensify and Houthi blockade threats disrupt shipping: Report
Vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz fell to four on Monday, down from seven the previous day, amid escalating US-Iran tensions and threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthi announcement of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia raises fears of broader disruptions to global energy supplies, extending security risks beyond the strait to the Red Sea. Additionally, reports of tankers being struck by projectiles in the region highlight increasing dangers for commercial shipping.