Houthis TURN Bab Al-Mandeb Into A Deadly Trap, Deploying Mines In Red Sea

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Houthi forces have reportedly deployed large numbers of sea mines near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, raising fresh concerns over the safety of global shipping and maritime trade. According to reports by Saudi media outlets Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, an unnamed military source said mines had been planted in the area. However, the scale, precise locations, and types of mines remain unclear, and the reports have not been independently confirmed by naval authorities. Bab al-Mandab connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, making it a critical shipping corridor for vessels travelling between Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal. Any disruption could force ships to take longer routes around Africa, increasing shipping costs, insurance premiums, and pressure on global supply chains. The reported development comes amid renewed fighting along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and growing maritime security concerns across the Middle East. Could the alleged mine deployment t

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