16 July 2026 at 9:17 pm
Summary
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, concerns are rising for the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint. Iran's IRGC and Houthi officials have threatened to disrupt the strait, potentially impacting global oil trade and increasing prices.
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