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Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure; analysis suggests blocking this chokepoint along with the Strait of Hormuz could stop a quarter of the world's energy supply.

Updated ·First reported

Developing — full summary pending.

Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure; analysis suggests blocking this chokepoint along with the Strait of Hormuz could stop a quarter of the world's energy supply.

Locations

IranIran, Middle East
32.43, 53.69
Bab al-MandebYemen, Middle East
12.60, 43.30
Strait of HormuzIran, Middle East
26.60, 56.30