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What's a 'chokepoint'?
Bab el-Mandeb, mentioned in the story, is a 'chokepoint' for shipping. These are narrow sea passages vital for global trade, especially oil. Disruptions, like the Houthi presence, can block or slow down ships, causing delays and pushing up costs for goods and energy worldwide.
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