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Lebanon Debate
Bab al-Mandab tensions rise
Tensions are escalating in the Red Sea following the Houthis' announcement of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia and the closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most vital maritime passages. This has prompted the Kingdom to reposition its military forces on the Red Sea's western coast. In this context, Saudi Arabia, in coordination with Eritrea, is working to restart the naval and air base near the port of Assab, which was established in 2015 with support from the United Arab Emirates. The aim is to secure shipping routes and enable a swift response to Houthi threats. This move seeks to empower Saudi Arabia to independently control maritime navigation routes, amid an intensification of confrontation from the north—Saudi Arabia—and from the west—Eritrea—in response to the Houthis' measures, who announced a blockade on Saudi shipping, reflecting a regional escalation over these vital maritime corridors.
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