Statement: BP temporarily suspends all transportation operations through the Red Sea

British Petroleum, the leading oil company, said on Monday that it was temporarily suspending all transportation operations through the Red Sea after attacks launched by the forces of the Houthi group, which controls most of Yemen at the weekend.

The company added in a statement: “The safety and security of our employees and those who work on our behalf is a priority for BP.

She continued, saying, “In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP decided to temporarily suspend all transit operations through the Red Sea.”