Official data from the analysis firm Kpler indicates that maritime traffic in the Red Sea has been severely impacted by Houthi forces, allied with Iran, who aim to obstruct Saudi exports. This escalation is contributing to the broader conflict between the United States and Iran, which has already affected oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. A military spokesperson for the Houthis reported attacks on facilities of the Saudi state oil company Aramco in the cities of Jizan and Yanbu over the weekend.