Houthi rebels threaten a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital oil shipping route, in retaliation for alleged Saudi restrictions on Yemen. This could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day of oil flow, potentially pushing global oil prices above US$100 and deepening uncertainty for Asian consumers.
A Guarda Revolucionária do Irã atacou instalações da Amazon no Bahrein e bases dos EUA no Kuwait e Jordânia. Os EUA retaliaram com ataques a alvos iranianos, enquanto Trump ameaçou o complexo nuclear iraniano. A escalada elevou o preço do petróleo e a tensão no Oriente Médio.
Yemen's Houthi militia, aligned with Iran, has threatened to attack tankers using Saudi Arabian ports, potentially disrupting Saudi oil exports and deepening the regional crisis, with the US weighing responses.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned the Iran-backed Houthi militia against blocking the Red Sea, stating the U.S. would "take care of it." He also threatened imminent, heavy strikes on Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared Iran's military buildup to North Korea's.
Six merchant ships have changed course in the past day after Houthis warned of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, banning maritime shipping to Saudi ports. The Saudi-led Arab coalition vowed "resolute and harsh measures" to protect merchant ships in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, calling the Houthi actions piracy.
Yemen's Houthi militia, aligned with Iran, announced a naval blockade of the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Sanaa airport. This comes as the US and Iran exchange fire for the tenth time, escalating their conflict, and Lebanon's president is set to meet President Trump regarding a peace roadmap with Israel.
葉門叛軍「青年運動」於20日宣布對沙烏地阿拉伯進行海上封鎖，並透過電子郵件警告多家航運公司，禁止船隻在沙國港口裝卸貨物，否則將成為攻擊目標。
Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Yemen's Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, jeopardizing Saudi oil exports and escalating regional tensions with the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over US military funding for Iran operations and rising casualties, as the FDA continues its Cyclospora investigation linked to Mexican lettuce.
US forces conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military sites, as Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Yemen's Houthis threatened a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, while mediators proposed a 10-day US-Iran ceasefire.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions after Saudi-backed forces bombed Sana'a International Airport. The Houthis cited an "eye for an eye" policy, warning of decisive escalation, while Saudi Arabia vowed to protect its ships.
O dólar à vista caiu 0,42% para R$ 5,089, impulsionado por juros altos no Brasil e valorização do petróleo. O Ibovespa registrou a quarta queda consecutiva, pressionado por mineradoras, enquanto o petróleo subiu devido às tensões no Oriente Médio e declarações de Donald Trump.
Vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz significantly decreased after US-Iran attacks. Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies, and a tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the strait.
Iran targeted US radar and air defense installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning of further attacks after US strikes on Iran. This follows Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels blockading Saudi ports, escalating regional tensions.
Les Houthis du Yémen, soutenus par Téhéran, ont annoncé un blocus maritime de l'Arabie saoudite, menaçant le commerce pétrolier mondial. Cette décision, prise après des échanges de tirs, intensifie les tensions régionales et pourrait perturber les routes maritimes cruciales, notamment via la mer Rouge et Bab el-Mandeb.
Houthi militants in Yemen declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to worsen oil supply disruptions already caused by Iran's attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The move escalates regional tensions amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and previous Houthi accusations against Riyadh.
Yemen's Houthi rebels declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, citing retaliation for a blockade and an airport attack. This threatens the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a crucial global shipping route, raising fears of renewed conflict and increased shipping costs.
The Saudi-led coalition warned Yemen's Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) of decisive action after the group threatened ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, stating such threats violate international law and constitute maritime piracy.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy markets already strained by Iran's Strait of Hormuz disruption. This escalates regional conflict, impacting critical Red Sea oil routes and potentially shutting down both major Middle East oil export routes simultaneously.
Oil prices surged after President Trump vowed retaliation for US soldier deaths, and Houthi militants declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, escalating US-Iran tensions and raising concerns about global supply disruptions.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis declared an immediate "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, citing retaliation for a Saudi blockade. They announced closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels, prompting Saudi Arabia to vow protective measures for its ships.
Mercados financeiros brasileiros encerraram a quinta-feira (16) em cautela, com o dólar subindo para R$ 5,098 devido ao fortalecimento externo e tarifas dos EUA. A bolsa recuou 1,24%, influenciada por aversão ao risco e incertezas domésticas, enquanto o petróleo caiu apesar das tensões no Oriente Médio.
Germany's international aid agency, GIZ, is accused of embezzling tens of millions of euros in Yemen between 2015 and 2025. The report suggests some funds may have reached Houthi rebels, while GIZ leadership allegedly downplayed the "commercial irregularities" and sacked employees.
The US-Iran understandings raise questions about Iran's future influence in the Middle East, particularly regarding the Houthi group in Yemen, which represents one of Tehran's last strong cards in the Arab world. While the Houthis have been a key tool of Iranian influence, Tehran's pursuit of long-term understandings with Washington may require it to halt military support or control the group's behavior, especially in the Red Sea.
The US-Iran understandings raise questions about the future of Iranian influence in the Middle East, especially regarding the Houthi group in Yemen, which is considered Tehran's last strong card in the Arab world. While the Houthis have been a key tool of Iranian influence, Iran's pursuit of long-term understandings with Washington may require it to halt military support or control the group's behavior, particularly in the Red Sea.
