The Bab al-Mandeb, the strait dividing Yemen from Africa, seen in a satellite image. Crucial Quote“Today, the unified command of the Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz,” Velayati wrote. Why Is The Bab Al-Mandeb Strait Important? The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is one of the alternative routes for petroleum exporters to ship oil to Asia. The oil that reaches Yanbu then transits through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Source: Forbes April 05, 2026 18:36 UTC