Bab al-Mandeb
Coverage of Bab al-Mandeb in the Nexus archive.
- Lull in fighting
The US has halted strikes on Iran, with both sides refraining from hostilities amid regional diplomatic efforts. The ceasefire follows rising practical costs, economic concerns, and warnings of global economic risks from potential closures of key maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.
- Yemen's FM says Houthis using Bab al-Mandeb to mirror Iran's pressure
Yemen's Foreign Minister Designate Afrah al-Zouba stated the Houthis are using Bab al-Mandeb to mirror Iran's pressure on international shipping. She attributed this to an insufficient international response to past attacks on commercial shipping.
- Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia
The Houthis threatened a maritime embargo on Saudi ports, escalating tensions in the Arabian Peninsula amid Saudi Arabia's attack on Sanaa International Airport. The conflict is linked to the expanding US-Israeli war on Iran, with the Houthis reopening the airport to direct flights from Iran.
- US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second consecutive day as both sides continue efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire deal. Iran's army spokesperson confirmed its own pause, while the U.S. military reiterated its vigilance amid ongoing regional tensions involving shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.
- Tehran says Yemen conflict 'cannot be attributed to Iran'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the Yemen conflict and tensions in the Bab al-Mandeb strait are not Iran's responsibility but stem from historical disputes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. He emphasized no military solution exists for Yemen or regional issues, coinciding with Houthis blocking a Saudi oil shipping route.
- A new chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz's blockage has shifted attention to Bab al-Mandeb on the Red Sea as a new chokepoint, with Yemen's Houthi militia blocking Saudi ships, prompting Pakistan to condemn the closure and urge de-escalation. Regional tensions risk spreading conflict and harming global commerce.
- Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Iran and the Gulf are affected by the closure of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reports the war has cost the US $37.5 billion.
- How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
Escalating conflict in Yemen could lead to the Houthis blocking the Bab al-Mandeb, potentially causing a global economic shock. The situation highlights risks to the global energy crisis amid regional tensions.
- ‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran threatens to escalate tensions by using Houthi allies to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route, if the U.S. proceeds with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn this could destabilize global energy markets and trigger further attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.