Ships transit Bab el-Mandeb despite restrictions
Shipping tracking data indicates that 25 ships loaded with raw materials have passed through the Bab el Mandeb Strait, including 18 entering and seven leaving during Thursday. The ships include oil tankers. The Ansar Allah movement in Yemen confirmed that the Bab el Mandeb Strait is open to international navigation, denying any imposed fees on ships, while the Saudi ban on crossing ships remains in place until the blockade on Yemen is lifted. At the same time, the Strait of Hormuz experienced limited traffic, with only two ships passing, and it is possible that other vessels are not visible due to disabled transmitters and receivers. Saudi Arabia is working to enhance the security of maritime routes through the initiative to establish a "Multinational Marine Defense Coalition" to protect international passages and counter threats affecting global trade. Both straits are among the most critical strategic maritime crossings, and their security development impacts international trade movements and the stability of global markets.
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