If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy supply would be blocked.
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
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Fri 02:19 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Federal politics +++: Wadephul concerned about Trump's threat to leave NATO
Fri 13:20 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ US customs policy +++: Mechanical engineering criticizes new US customs rules â no preparation time
Fri 14:47 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: USA confirms shooting down of second US fighter jet over Iran â crew member apparently rescued
Sat 10:53 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Agency: Certain ships bound for Iran are allowed to sail through the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 15:05 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Trump insists on his ultimatum â Iran has 48 hours before âhell breaks inâ
Sun 09:00 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: OPEC+ advises on higher oil production â probably only on paper
Sun 11:36 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Oil tanker with Iraqi crude oil passes the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 22:33 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Iranian official threatens to close Bab al-Mandab Strait
Mon 06:11 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Axios report: USA and Iran are apparently negotiating a 45-day ceasefire
Mon 07:04 - Tagesschau
Iran responds to Trump's threat with counter threats
Mon 08:40 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief killed in air strike
Mon 11:49 - Al Jazeera English
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
Mon 13:31 - Handelsblatt Politik
+++ Iran War +++: Israel attacks Iran's largest petrochemical complex