Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:24am on 15 Mar 2026,Sunday International
A second key sea route could face disruption as Yemen’s Houthi group warned it may join the Iran war. The group said its “fingers are on the trigger” and it is ready to respond if the conflict widens. Experts say the Houthis could target the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The narrow route connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is vital for ships travelling between Asia and Europe through the Suez Canal. The threat comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted during the war. Analysts say if both routes are affected, global trade and oil shipments could face major delays and rising costs. (PC: India Today)
