Gulf Faces Tense Bab al-Mandeb Situation
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, is transforming from a relatively safe maritime corridor into a critical bottleneck in global maritime trade due to escalating military tensions in the region—especially with the Houthis' control over the island of Mayyun and the surrounding areas. The strait is one of the most vital routes, transporting approximately 6 million barrels of oil daily and accounting for about 12% of global trade. Its instability could significantly impact oil markets and supply chains. The growing military conflict, including the presence of foreign military bases in Djibouti and Eritrea, deepens the risks and threatens international navigation stability—particularly as tensions in Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz coincide, potentially increasing pressure on energy supplies and global oil prices.
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