Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
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Iran has threatened to shut the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route, a crucial waterway for global oil trade, in response to US threats. The closure would significantly impact world trade, as the route connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader has warned that Iranian allies could close the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route. The route is vital for global oil trade. Iran has already effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. The US has threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait is not reopened. Iran has said the Strait is open to ships from countries that negotiate safe passage, except for the US and Israel.
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