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Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

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Several oil tankers have executed sharp U-turns and changed their courses following a shipping threat issued by the Houthi movement. Ship-tracking data reveals that all of the affected vessels were either travelling to or coming from Saudi ports at the time they altered their routes.

The abrupt changes in navigation highlight immediate security concerns within the region's vital maritime trade lanes. The movements follow direct threats made against commercial shipping by the Houthi group, prompting vessel operators to adjust their courses to avoid potential danger.

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