CNN International correspondent Nic Robertson navigated through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, producing numerous reports about the region.
The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb is described as an access corridor to the Red Sea that is fundamental to global maritime trade. It is also presented as the main alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for oil traffic.
Numerous CNN International reports emphasize the strategic importance of this waterway, with numerous reports suggesting that the consequences of any events in the Strait may be more significant than those associated with an Iran war.
