The War for Trade Routes: How Fashion's Supply Chain May Suffer from Yemen's Chaos The ongoing conflict in Yemen has reached a critical juncture, with Iran backed Houthis escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia and other key players in the region.
This escalation has significant implications for global trade, including fashion's delicate supply chain. The complex web of alliances at play in Yemen is partly to blame for this oversight.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have long been a thorn in the side of Saudi Arabia, which traditionally dominates regional trade routes.