The Houthi armed group in Yemen claims that if any allies join the US Israel alliance, they will support Iran and threaten to block the Mandeb Strait

The Houthi militants in Yemen have announced that if any allies join the United States and Israel, they will stand on Iran's side and may block the Strait of Mandeb, affecting global trade. Although the importance of the Strait of Mandeb is lower than that of the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade will force Saudi oil transportation to take longer routes. The escalation of the situation has pushed WTI crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, and gasoline and diesel prices have also risen due to global uncertainty.