Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a crucial waterway along the Red Sea, decreased significantly on Sunday following a Houthi attack targeting Saudi oil facilities. Data from Kpler shows only eleven commodity vessels transited the strait, marking the lowest level observed in recent months. Simultaneously, transit activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend. This drop in traffic indicates heightened tensions and potential risks to maritime trade in the region. The attack by the Yemeni Houthis is directly linked to the observed decline in shipping activity. The situation raises concerns about potential further disruptions to global energy supplies and trade routes. Monitoring of these vital waterways remains critical as the geopolitical landscape evolves.