How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world

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How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world

The Houthis’ blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route. Al Jazeera’s @nadaqaddourah explains how a crisis in the Red Sea could make everything more expensive.

Published On 23 Jul 2026