The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a New Hotbed of Regional Tensions

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already impacting global energy flows, while the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is becoming a new source of tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran after the rescue of an injured aviator, prompting Tehran to strike infrastructure in several neighboring Arab Gulf countries. This situation raises concerns about the security of maritime traffic in this strategic route.