Red Sea gateway at war risk as US-Iran fighting intensifies

The Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical Red Sea trade route, risks becoming a conflict zone as US-Iran tensions escalate. Iran has instructed its Yemeni Houthi allies to block the strait if the US targets Iran's power infrastructure, following recent US strikes on Iranian electricity facilities. The Houthi leadership is set to announce an 'important position,' which could trigger disruptions to the region's main trade arteries, including a significant portion of global oil shipments.