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Why does Bab el-Mandeb Strait matter more than ever now as Iran threatens to shut it?
short by Ashley Paul / on Thursday, 26 March, 2026
Iran has threatened to shut Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as movement through Strait of Hormuz remains restricted amid the Middle East war. This makes Bab el-Mandeb's importance far more pronounced as it's a gateway for shipments between Asia, Europe and beyond. If it's also shut, global oil shock could become more pronounced, and the war could begin affecting commodity shipments too.
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