Bab El-Mandeb Oil Route Being Blocked, Yemen Situation Dire: Mutahir Al-Ashabi
Yemen’s ambassador to Pakistan, Muhammad Mutahir Al-Ashabi, has stated that the situation in Yemen is extremely dire. He drew attention to the fact that the Bab el-Mandeb oil route, a vital international passage for energy and trade, is currently being blocked.
Key Points:
- Yemen and Pakistan share highly positive relations, with nearly 500 Yemeni students studying in Pakistan.
- Yemen faces significant challenges, primarily regarding its integrity and sovereignty.
- Bab el-Mandeb is crucial for global oil supplies, with 60% of oil passing through it. Its closure would create a major global energy crisis.
- The Yemeni government prioritizes peace, while the Houthis refuse negotiations and escalate tensions.
- Pakistan plays an important role in Yemen’s situation. An international agreement has been reached regarding border areas with Saudi Arabia, resolving some matters through negotiation.
- Saudi Arabia is Yemen’s most significant partner, aiding the Yemeni government in its efforts to restore control across the country.
- Yemen possesses substantial oil and gas reserves, but weapons are being smuggled into the country by sea routes while the U.S. observes from afar.
- The Houthis rely on ballistic missiles and drones for their operations.
Quote: "The Houthis have their own agenda and want to subjugate other Yemenis. We seek lasting peace." – Muhammad Mutahir Al-Ashabi*
Related Topics: Pakistan, Islamabad, Yemen, Oil, Najran, United States, Saudi Arabia, Gas
