Saudi Arabia-Bound Supertanker U-Turns Before Houthi Chokepoint

A Hong Kong-flagged supertanker headed to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port reversed course before reaching the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical shipping chokepoint where Houthi forces have conducted recent attacks. The decision reflects growing concern among vessel operators about the security risks posed by the militant group's blockade targeting ships connected to Saudi Arabia. The incident highlights the escalating tensions affecting global maritime trade routes through the Red Sea.