Politics
Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthis declare a blockade of another key strait: Bab el-Mandeb
NPR News·July 21, 2026·1 min read
The Houthis, a Shia militia in Yemen aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This key waterway is now blockaded amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. The announcement escalates tensions in the region, threatening a critical maritime chokepoint for global shipping.
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