Context
Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has declined sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast. The disruption has heightened concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz also remains below normal.
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Explanation
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, making it vital for trade between Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.
- The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and carries a significant share of the world’s crude oil and LNG exports.
- The Houthis are an armed group based in Yemen that has targeted commercial shipping and regional energy infrastructure during the ongoing West Asian conflict.
- For India, secure sea lanes through the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz are crucial for energy security, trade and uninterrupted imports of crude oil and fertilizers.
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