Shipping Halt at Bab al-Mandeb Disrupts Global Trade
Maritime traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has collapsed by nearly 90% after Houthi forces captured key coastal positions and islands, threatening to sever a vital artery for global energy and trade. The halt jeopardizes Saudi Arabia's ability to export crude via Red Sea ports and intensifies global supply chain disruptions already strained by the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
New reporting from GN auto geopolitics/middle-east: Yemen conflict reveals that Houthi forces have secured key strategic positions, including Mayun island and the Hanish archipelago, which has effectively closed the waterway. Data indicates a severe 88% drop in daily transits and a 91% plunge in oil tanker traffic, forcing a critical bottleneck for Saudi crude exports that previously bypassed the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Yeni Safak EnglishMaritime traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has dropped sharply as conflict in Yemen intensifies, raising concerns over global supply chains and energy security.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
