WSJ News Exclusive | Shell Suspends Red Sea Shipments Amid Fears of More Houthi Attacks

Updated Jan. 16, 2024 12:30 pm ET

British oil main Shell suspended all shipments by the Red Sea after U.S. and U.Okay. strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels triggered fears of additional escalation, in accordance with folks accustomed to the choice.

The West’s focusing on of the Iranian-ally militia got here after the Houthis launched dozens of missiles and drones at business vessels across the Red Sea and the close by Bab el-Mandeb. The militia has stated the assaults are in response to an Israeli offensive within the Gaza Strip.

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