Yemen has threatened to close the Bab al Mandeb Strait.

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Bab al Mandeb Strait

Who

Yemen

What

Yemen has threatened to close the Bab al Mandeb Strait.

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:27:22 GMT · 1h 32m ago

Where

Bab al Mandeb Strait · 12.7500°, 43.4167°

Why

The threat is made amid potential US-Iran war.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Bab al Mandeb Strait is a critical maritime passage. Its closure could lead to oil prices reaching $200 a barrel.

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