Asian crude oil buyers are reportedly in talks with Saudi Aramco about rerouting tanker flows around Africa in response to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Bloomberg and the Financial Post, citing traders familiar with the discussions, say at least two Asian buyers are exploring alternative shipping routes after attacks on tankers disrupt the usual Red Sea transit corridor. The talks focus on whether cargoes can be redirected to reduce exposure to the risk created by the attacks, with rerouting via longer voyages around Africa being one option under consideration. The reports do not name the specific buyers or provide details on which contracts or volumes would be affected, and they do not indicate that an agreement has been reached. Both outlets frame the discussions as exploratory steps by market participants reacting to ongoing security concerns and the resulting impact on tanker movements and route planning. The situation remains dependent on shipping conditions, commercial terms, and the evolving security environment in and around the Red Sea.