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Middle East Shipping Threats Rise as Owners Plot Best Course
Bloomberg Markets·July 22, 2026·1 min read
Middle East shipping challenges escalated as Iran-backed Houthi rebels called for servicing Saudi ports, spurring unusual Red Sea maneuvers. A European Union naval group raised its threat level for the waterway. The developments signal growing risks to maritime trade routes amid regional tensions, potentially affecting global shipping costs and insurance premiums.
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