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Story summary
- Saudi Arabia is implementing a "Plan B" to divert crude oil through Yanbu because the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
- The Yanbu route has limited capacity, but tankers bound for China are using it.
- Red Sea shipping traffic has declined due to Houthi attacks that disrupt oil markets.
- Iran warned the Red Sea could be targeted in retaliation against U.S. forces.
