Yemen's Houthis have attacked 45+ commercial ships in the Red Sea since the Iran war began, dropping Suez Canal traffic by 65%. Shipping companies are rerouting around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding 10-14 days and $28 billion in extra costs.
Yes. Houthis resumed and intensified Red Sea attacks after the Iran war began, targeting both commercial vessels and US Navy ships. Over 45 ships have been attacked since March 2026.
Ships rerouting around Africa add 10-14 days and $1M+ per voyage. Total extra costs estimated at $28 billion, which gets passed to consumers through higher prices.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.