Bab el-Mandeb: Asia's other energy choke point put at risk by Iran war
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-06 11:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, India, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Crude oil shipments through Bab el-Mandeb, a critical strait that connects the Red Sea and Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden, have surged since Iran effectively closed off the Strait of Hormuz. © Getty Images
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