Will Iran Target Another Maritime Chokepoint?
The Bab El Mandeb Strait Is Under Threat The ongoing standoff between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has captured global attention, but another critical maritime chokepoint is under threat: the Bab el Mandeb Strait.
Connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, this strategic waterway plays a vital role in global trade, with millions of barrels of oil passing through it daily.