Houthi Attacks in Bab el-Mandeb Strait Intensify, Raising Fears of Second Hormuz

Summary

Escalating Houthi attacks on shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising concerns about the waterway becoming as volatile as the Strait of Hormuz. The recent attack on the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah resulted in the deaths of four crew members and two rescuers, highlighting the growing threat to this crucial shipping route.