As tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate, attention is gradually shifting beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another highly strategic maritime chokepoint -the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, and shutting down the Bab al-Mandeb Strait could further disrupt oil markets.

Sotto la minaccia evocata da Teheran passa una quota rilevante dei traffici tra Asia, Europa e Mediterraneo