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Yemen: International Maritime Security Faces a Difficult Test After the Fall of Bab al-Mandab
Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026.
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According to the available information, any prolonged disruption in Bab al-Mandab could affect the movement of trade bound for Egypt’s Suez Canal. It would also lead ships to reroute around Africa, meaning longer voyages and higher operating and insurance costs for companies, writes Bayethe Msimang.
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- 45 words · 1 min read
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- September 21, 2026
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- IOL