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Last Updated:April 04, 2026, 09:38 IST
Iran hints at targeting Bab-el-Mandeb Strait after Hormuz blockade; Ghalibaf highlights chokepoints role in global oil and commodity trade and supply chain risks
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait lies between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa. (Image: Google Maps)
As the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt trade across the globe, Iran has signalled that it may expand its maritime strategy by focusing on another vital chokepoint, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
The indication came from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who indirectly suggested that the Islamic Republic is weighing additional steps to intensify pressure on its rivals. Follow for live updates.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf drew attention to the global reliance on the Bab el-Mandeb route, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
What share of global oil, LNG, wheat, rice, and fertilizer shipments transits the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait?Which countries and companies account for the highest transit volumes through the strait? 🤔
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 3, 2026
“What share of global oil, LNG, wheat, rice, and fertilizer shipments transits the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait? Which countries and companies account for the highest transit volumes through the strait?, he asked, underscoring the potential risks to international supply chains.
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April 04, 2026, 09:38 IST
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