With Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia, Bab el-Mandeb returns to centre stage | Explained

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Escalating tensions involving the Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia have brought renewed attention to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical maritime corridor. Disruptions in this area threaten shipping routes, causing potential costly detours and delays in global freight movement.

The latest escalation of tensions in West Asia has revived concerns over the security of one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors; even a limited disruption along the route can force costly detours, delay shipments and drive up freight costs, underscoring the strategic importance of the Strait