Claudio Galimberti

“We always assume that the Houthis and Iran are part of the same kind of group, but they're not,”

Claudio Galimberti · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

Galimberti cautioned against assuming the Houthis and Iran operate as a single group.

“They have worked in the past quite independently.”

Claudio Galimberti · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

Galimberti noted that the Houthis and Iran have historically operated independently.

“a very costly mechanism ... but it's working.”

Claudio Galimberti · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

Galimberti described the U.S. Navy escort mechanism for oil flows through the strait as costly but effective.

“The expectation is that the flows in the next couple of days probably will be lower, and therefore you should expect the price increase for sure,”

Claudio Galimberti · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

Galimberti predicted lower oil flows and higher prices following the strike on Larak Island.