**Houthi forces completed a rapid offensive in early September 2026, seizing the port of Mokha, Perim (Mayyun) Island in the middle of the strait, Dhubab, and the Hanish Islands, securing full control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and the Bab el-Mandeb approaches.** Ship traffic halved within days, falling to 15 crossings on September 12 from 30 the prior day according to Kpler data, with remaining vessels carrying crude, grains, and steel. The group has declared a maritime embargo targeting Saudi-linked vessels while stating that navigation remains safe for others. This occurs alongside severe disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz in the broader regional conflict, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel and prompting rerouting or insurance adjustments. Upcoming factors include potential Saudi or allied responses, Houthi enforcement actions, and any shifts in the wider hostilities that could further reduce transits or trigger formal closure.
Riepilogo sperimentale generato dall'AI con riferimento ai dati di Polymarket. Questo non è un consiglio di trading e non ha alcun ruolo nella risoluzione di questo mercato. · AggiornatoHouthis seize Mocha port and close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
September 30 surges to 33%19%
By September 11, 2026, Houthi forces had captured the strategic port city of Mocha and advanced toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, consolidating their control over key access points and intensifying fears of a maritime blockade affecting global shipping routes.
Russian FM Lavrov warns Bab el-Mandeb closure would harm global oil market
September 30 jumps to 26%6%
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly stated that a potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would severely harm international trade and the global oil market, underscoring the strait's strategic importance and increasing geopolitical risk awareness.

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