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Experts warn that Somali terror groups could tighten their chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz by increasing piracy in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, is already vulnerable due to Houthi terrorists.
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izdao je novi ultimatum Iranu za otvaranje Hormuškog moreuza, a ono što je zanimljivo i ovaj se razlikuje od svih prethodnih ultimatuma koje je američki predsjednik…
Iran's suggestion of closing the Bab el-Mandeb strait could have significant consequences for global trade and lead to inflation, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. Such a closure would affect a wide range of goods and consumer prices worldwide.
Attacks in the Red Sea demonstrate that control over strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb no longer relies solely on military presence but on the capacity to disrupt, indicating that hybrid warfare is redefining global maritime power.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have carried out a second missile strike against Israel and pledged further attacks, intensifying concerns that the conflict could expand into the Red Sea region and further threaten global shipping through the critical Bab el-Mandeb strait, with the group's potential to disrupt global trade amid Strait of Hormuz chaos being highlighted.
The pro-Iranian Houthi organization in Yemen has declared its readiness to strike the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait, also known as the 'Gate of Tears,' with the Suez Canal as a target, triggering a global energy alert, while Iran has also threatened to target this crucial shipping route if US forces land.
Tehran has issued a clear message of escalation, warning that a potential American attack on Kharg Island could lead to the destabilization of critical maritime routes, including the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both of which are crucial maritime corridors.
Yemen's Ansarullah movement issued a warning that the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait would be impossible to reopen if it were to be shut down.
Iran has hinted at the possibility of closing the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a move that could have significant consequences for global trade.
Ndërsa rebelët Houthi, aleatë të Iranit po përfshihen gjithnjë e më shumë në konflikt, Teherani ka kërcënuar të ndërpresë transportin detar përmes Ngushticës Bab el-Mandeb, një kalim strategjik që…
Global oil prices are climbing and stock markets are falling, including a €17 billion loss for Greek stocks, as investors perceive no immediate end to the ongoing war, exacerbating Middle East tensions and driving up fuel costs. Markets are particularly rattled by concerns over potential blockages of key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with Wall Street's 'fear gauge' spiking and Asian airlines raising ticket prices. Irish economists warn of escalating global recession risks, while New Zealand's Pharmac monitors medicine supply risks, all contributing to looming energy and supply crises.
The pro-Iranian Houthi organization in Yemen has declared its readiness to strike the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait, also known as the 'Gate of Tears,' with the Suez Canal as a target, triggering a global energy alert.
Pokret Ansar Allah iz Jemena zaprijetio je zatvaranjem strateškog moreuza Bab el-Mandeb ako se donese odluka o pružanju vojne podrške Iranu, najavljujući zvaničnu pomorsku blokadu protiv Sjedinjenih…
From New York to Los Angeles, drivers say they’re driving less, skipping trips and adjusting budgets as gas prices rise.
The Green Sanvi, an LPG tanker destined for Mumbai, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the seventh India-bound vessel to do so amidst ongoing disruptions from the Iran war. New Delhi is actively working to secure its fuel supplies.
Two American fighter jets were reportedly shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing. Both US and Iranian officials have confirmed the incident.
Pakistan has secured a deal with Iran to facilitate the passage of 20 ships through the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated the conflict by launching their first rocket strike on Israel since the US-Israel war began, marking a significant development as the conflict enters its second month. Israeli media reported the rocket was likely intercepted.
EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.
Iran's allies like Hezbollah or Iraqi Shiite militias have already attacked the US and Israel, but the Houthis have not, and some experts say they may prefer not to intervene.