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'In practice, Arabia is being encircled': Vasco RatoPhoto by Inde on Pexels
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'In practice, Arabia is being encircled': Vasco Rato

Now12 September 2026 at 11:18

Professor Vasco Rato commented on the NOW program on the recent drone attacks on oil pipelines in Saudi Arabia. The actions were attributed to the Houthis, an armed group operating in the region.

Vasco Rato referred to the situation as a siege of Saudi Arabia, stating that the country is being surrounded in practice. The attacks in the Red Sea are part of a broader Houthi strategy.

The specialist analyzed the impact of these attacks on the region's energy security and on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The situation highlights the vulnerability of Saudi oil infrastructure to this type of threat.

Why this matters

The attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia have a direct impact on energy prices and market stability, which affects consumers and businesses worldwide, including the Portuguese-speaking region. The military escalation in the Red Sea also represents a threat to global maritime trade routes, following a series of incidents in the region that have intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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