Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab Strait poses new threat to global economy
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab Strait poses new threat to global economy
The grip of Iran-allied Houthi rebels on the narrow sea passage between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, a vital route on the shortest maritime link between Asia and Europe, has sparked fears of rising oil prices and shipping costs.
