The Bab el-Mandeb's importance to global oil supplies has grown since shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has been impeded by Iran.
Published Sep 10, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT
The Bab el-Mandeb's importance to global oil supplies has grown since shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has been impeded by Iran.
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By Ahmed Al-Haj
Published Sep 10, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT
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