Will Iran Target Another Maritime Chokepoint? The Bab El-Mandeb Strait Is Under Threat

Tensions regarding naval navigation in the Middle East have reached a critical point as Iran threatens to shut down the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. With the Strait of Hormuz already closed, any attacks within the Red Sea would disrupt the two primary oil export routes of the Middle East. This escalation puts another vital maritime chokepoint under threat, further destabilizing regional security and impacting global energy transport through these essential waterways in the region.