With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, concerns are mounting over another critical maritime chokepoint. Reports suggest Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi rebels to prepare for a possible closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if US strikes target Iranian infrastructure. Any disruption to the Red Sea route could impact global oil supplies, cargo movement and trade flows, forcing longer shipping routes and driving up costs. The development carries significant implications for India, which relies heavily on these strategic sea lanes for energy and commerce.
