Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
According to CNBC, oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
This business story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Red Sea, Iran-backed Houthis and Middle East.
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