https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-are-the-world-s-biggest-new-threat-to-global-oil-supplyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-are-the-world-s-biggest-new-threat-to-global-oil-supplyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-are-the-world-s-biggest-new-threat-to-global-oil-supply#u72770Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:05:45 +0000Houthi forces have escalated operations into a major hazard for the global oil supply while tensions grow between United States allies in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has faced severe regional attacks, including a drone intercepted south of Mecca and disruptions to critical export infrastructure. The Pentagon reports the ongoing conflict with Iran has cost the military at least 33.4 billion dollars, primarily spent on munitions. Regional instability continues to mount as officials report Iran is building a new ring of proxies to threaten American allies.Why it mattersThe widening Middle Eastern conf