Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port, putting more pressure on oil markets
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The episode discusses the implications of the Iran-backed Houthis capturing a strategic port in Yemen and its impact on oil markets.
Yemen appears to be spiraling back to war after the Iran-backed Houthis seized a strategic port city from allies of the internationally recognized government. Mokha lies on the Bab el-Mandeb, a critical shipping chokepoint that is the gateway to the Red Sea. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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