Houthi Involvement in Iran Conflict Risks Closure of Another Key Strait
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Houthis joining Iran war could shut Bab el-Mandeb, crippling global trade
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Moneycontrol•15-03-2026, 13:58
Houthis joining Iran war could shut Bab el-Mandeb, crippling global trade
•Yemen's Houthi Movement may join the Iran war, threatening the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime route.
•Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi stated forces have "fingers on the trigger," ready to respond; Iran's Fars News Agency reported Houthis are on full alert.
•Closure of Bab el-Mandeb, southern gateway to Suez Canal, would disrupt 12% of global trade and 10% of seaborne oil, forcing costly detours around Africa.
•Houthis previously targeted vessels during the 2023 Israel-Hamas War, causing reroutes and significant cost increases for shipping companies like Maersk.
•Simultaneous disruption of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz would severely impact 30% of global seaborne oil and Asia-Europe shipping, escalating supply chain issues.
