Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Apr 04, 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In social media posts,...

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attack cargo ships in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Feb 13, 2024

In the latest attack, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the US Central...

Trump, "complicit world" must end policies obstructing peace: Houthis threaten to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Apr 19, 2026

In a post on X, Hussein al-Ezzi said, "If Sana'a decides to close the Bab al-Mandab, then all of mankind and jinn will be...

UK maritime agency issues fresh security alert over "suspicious activity" by armed skiffs in Gulf of Aden

May 23, 2026

The UKMTO has issued security alerts following multiple maritime threats near the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Suspicious skiffs carrying weapons and ladders approached vessels...

El Nino, Strait of Hormuz risks may fuel fresh global food inflation surge: Citi Research Report

May 23, 2026

Global food inflation risks are rising due to possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and worsening El Nino conditions, according to a Citi...

"Just being compared, I saw it as a huge privilege": South Africa's Dewald Brevis embraces 'Baby AB' legacy

Sep 04, 2025

South African batting sensation Dewald Brevis, fondly nicknamed 'Baby AB', says being compared to AB de Villiers has always been a privilege rather than...