Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, a Lock From the Red Sea, at the Tip of the Changeover
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If the Houthi movement gains control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, it could be an advantage for Iran, writes Reuters.
Senior Houthi leaders, such as Mohammed al-Buqaiti, have publicly warned Turkey and Pakistan that any military intervention in favor of Riyadh will have a "heavy price"
Explainer: The Middle East has been engulfed in the flames of war for the past six and a half months. This conflict has created a global energy crisis. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent crude oil prices skyrocketing in the global market. Although they fell sharply after the June agreement, the renewed attacks between the US and Iran in July sent oil prices skyrocketing. Crude oil prices have once again reached near $100. Meanwhile, the H…
New threat to international shipping from the Houthis. The strategically important Bab El Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea is under threat #StarGrNews
After the Strait of Ormuz, de facto closed by Iran, the movement of the Houthis towards Bab al-Mandeb threatens in turn a strategic artery of world trade and increases the pressure on energy supplies.
The Houthis' growing influence in the Red Sea has increased the threat to the Bab al-Mandeb. With the al-Omari garrison and the claim of control of Dhakar Island, the question is whether the Houthis can close this sea route?
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