Iran's warning to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait endangers global trade, as 5% of the world's oil passes through this critical Red Sea chokepoint.
Iran threatened to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait via Houthis, which carries 5% of global oil and 10% of world trade. Joint blockade of both straits would eliminate 25% of global oil-gas supply, spiking data center energy costs and disrupting enterprise infrastructure sourcing.
The Bab el-Mandeb carries 5% of the world's oil and 10% of all trade
Jun 02, 2026
04:01 pm
What's the storyIran has threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade route.
The announcement comes after Iran suspended talks with the United States amid Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, and shutting down the Bab al-Mandeb Strait could further disrupt oil markets.
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