Drone strike on tankers raises Suez Canal energy security concerns
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Houthi militants
Suez Canal / Bab el-Mandeb strait
July 2026
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A drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised concerns regarding energy security for the Suez Canal. Ongoing Houthi threats in the Bab el-Mandeb strait are forcing tankers to reroute, complicating voyages for Asian customers.
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