Bab al Mandab: The Red Sea chokepoint caught in Yemen's war | TheBriefWire
Bab al Mandab: The Red Sea chokepoint caught in Yemen's war
Published 26 July 2026 · world
Yemen's Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia after striking oil facilities in the Red Sea, threatening one of the world's most vital
Yemen's Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia after striking oil facilities in the Red Sea, threatening one of the world's most vital maritime routes.
The Bab al-Mandab Strait handles roughly 12 percent of global container traffic and around two-thirds of Saudi Arabia's daily oil exports. Disruption could force vessels to reroute around Africa, adding 10 to 14 days and an estimated $2.5m per trip, with knock-on effects for global energy prices.
Al Jazeera's Julide Ayger explains. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 26, 2026 • 9:57 PM IST · Updated: July 26, 2026 • 10:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Yemen's Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia after striking oil facilities in the Red Sea, threatening one of the world's most vital maritime routes.
The Bab al-Mandab Strait handles roughly 12 percent of global container traffic and around two-thirds of Saudi Arabia's daily oil exports.
Disruption could force vessels to reroute around Africa, adding 10 to 14 days and an estimated $2.5m per trip, with knock-on effects for global energy prices.
Al Jazeera's Julide Ayger explains.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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