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Qatar warns that closure of Bab el-Mandeb strait will be "catastrophic"
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Qatar warns that closure of Bab el-Mandeb strait will be "catastrophic"

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 12:28

Qatar warned that the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb strait would be "catastrophic" for international maritime trade. This warning comes in a context of growing tensions in the Red Sea region.

The Bab el-Mandeb strait is currently controlled by Houthi rebels from Yemen, a group supported by Iran. This Shia militia has been increasing its influence in the region, especially after the conflict in Yemen.

The Bab el-Mandeb strait is a waterway of extreme strategic importance, through which a large amount of world maritime trade passes. Its closure would have significant consequences for the transportation of goods between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Qatar's position, one of the main producers of liquefied natural gas, reflects regional concern about the stability of this vital commercial route and the potential economic repercussions of a blockade.

Why this matters

The Bab el-Mandeb strait is a critical waterway for international trade, through which a significant amount of global maritime traffic passes. Any disruption to this route directly affects transportation costs for goods worldwide, including essential goods imported by the Gulf region and neighboring countries.

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