Houthi rebels initiate maritime blockade in Bab el-Mandeb Strait...

Geopolitics and foreign policy | Jul 27, 2026, 1:23 PM

Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait serves as a critical chokepoint for international shipping routes connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

The move targets vessels linked to Israel and affects global trade flows through the region amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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