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Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Strikes Continue
Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi targets as U.S. warns of wider war risks.
In brief
Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi targets as U.S. warns of wider war risks. Former U.S. CENTCOM intel chief warns deeper U.S. involvement could turn Bab el-Mandeb Strait into a major shipping chokepoint. Originally reported by Fox News.
Former CENTCOM Intel Chief Warns
Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson warned U.S. involvement could widen Yemen war and turn Bab el-Mandeb Strait into a major shipping chokepoint.
“A second reason, you know, there’s some would question the efficacy of airstrikes alone to compel the Houthis to do anything”
Houthis Escalate Attacks on Saudi Targets
Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco headquarters threaten two key oil chokepoints.
“Cheap and easy to strike, relatively exceedingly expensive to defend”
U.S. Concerns Over War Expansion
U.S. action could open another front requiring ships, aircraft and intelligence assets away from Strait of Hormuz.
“They’re pretty belligerent”
The key point
Former U.S. CENTCOM intel chief warns deeper U.S. involvement could turn Bab el-Mandeb Strait into a major shipping chokepoint.
