Is Bab el-Mandeb The Next Hormuz? Houthis' Israeli Shipping Ban In Red Sea Raises Global Alarm
Is Bab el-Mandeb The Next Hormuz? Houthis' Israeli Shipping Ban In Red Sea Raises Global Alarm Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 19:26 IST
Is Bab el-Mandeb The Next Hormuz? Houthis' Israeli Shipping Ban In Red Sea Raises Global Alarm Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 19:26 IST The Red Sea is a key route for oil and cargo shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, and any disruption can quickly affect global supply chains. US aircraft carrier during a transit of the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, which separates the Arabian Peninsula from east Africa and links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. (AFP photo) Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have said they will ban Israeli-linked ships from the Red Sea after renewed Israel-Iran fighting, raising fears of fresh disruption to one of the world’s most important trade routes.
The move comes after Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel overnight, and Israel responded by targeting military sites inside Iran. What could this mean for global shipping and energy flows? Why does the Red Sea matter? The Red Sea is a key route for oil and cargo shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, and any disruption can quickly affect global supply chains. Analysts warn that renewed Houthi activity could push shipping companies to avoid the route again, increasing costs and delays. Saudi Arabia has in recent months redirected a large share of its crude exports via the Red Sea port of Yanbu, helping stabilise markets.
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