The sudden escalation of the civil war is forcing Saudi Arabia and the UAE to plan a massive infrastructure bypass around blockaded shipping lanes.
19 September 2026
With alternative oil routes under attack and US support limited, Riyadh is scrambling to build a regional coalition.
18 September 2026
The maritime carriers are gradually returning to the shorter Asia-Europe route after years of diverting around Africa.
14 September 2026
The double blow closes off major transit routes for Gulf crude, leaving Riyadh with few safe options to export its oil.
12 September 2026
The capture of Mocha and Perim island gives the rebels control of a vital global trade bottleneck, triggering Saudi airstrikes and sending thousands fleeing.
11 September 2026
