With Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia, Bab el-Mandeb returns to centre stage | Explained

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The latest escalation of tensions in West Asia has revived concerns over the security of one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors; even a limited disruption along the route can force costly detours, delay shipments and drive up freight costs, underscoring the strategic impor

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