Iran's hint that it might also close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could have major consequences for world trade and lead to inflation in Sweden, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. He says, "It will affect all goods from Clas Ohlson and Jysk, from what I know."
WorldThe Houthis in Yemen have fired missiles at Israel - and say they are considering blocking a strategic strait. In Iran, around 40 people are reported killed in Israeli attacks.
ConflictsA Saudi-led coalition has carried out new attacks on the "Southern Transitional Council" (STC) in Yemen. The STC leader is reported to have fled, but the movement denies this.
ConflictsSaudi Arabia has bombed targets in the port city of Mukalla, Yemen, over an arms shipment to a local separatist force that reportedly arrived by ship from the United Arab Emirates.
WorldThe Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has released the crew of a ship that was subjected to a deadly attack this summer, the movement said on Wednesday via its al-Masirah television channel.
ConflictsA Houthi-controlled special court in Yemen sentences 17 people to death by public execution for allegedly spying for other countries.
WorldSeveral people working for the UN in Yemen's capital Sanaa have been taken captive by the Islamist Huthi movement. They are accused of espionage.
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