World · 31 March 2026
Bab Al-Mandeb: The chokepoint now threatening global oil prices
From WorldWind software via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
The Bab Al-Mandeb Strait is drawing attention as tensions rise, with Iran-linked Houthi activity increasing risks to a key global shipping route. The passage connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and carries a large share of trade and energy flows. Any disruption could impact Europe-Asia supply chains, drive up transport costs, and add pressure to already volatile global oil markets.
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