Bab el-Mandeb maritime traffic increases as US-Iran tensions may ease
Data from Monday indicates that 28 ships traveled through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait near Yemen, marking the highest volume in four days as optimism grows regarding a potential resolution to the US-Iran conflict. Numerous ships have been steering clear of this vital international passage following threats and a naval blockade announced by Iran-supported Houthi rebels against Saudi vessels. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that the US is engaged in extensive discussions with Iran.