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Qatar warns that blockade of Bab el-Mandeb strait would be "catastrophic" for the world
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Qatar warns that blockade of Bab el-Mandeb strait would be "catastrophic" for the world

Jornal de Negócios15 September 2026 at 12:48

Qatar warned that a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb strait would have "catastrophic" consequences for the world. The strait is an important strategic point located next to the Red Sea, through which a significant amount of international maritime trade passes.

The United Nations will discuss this Tuesday the situation regarding this waterway of crucial importance. The region has been the subject of growing international concern due to tensions that threaten freedom of navigation in the area.

Bab el-Mandeb is considered one of the most important maritime routes in the world, connecting the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Any disruption to the flow of navigation through this strait would deeply affect global trade.

Why this matters

The Bab el-Mandeb strait is a crucial waterway for global trade between Europe and Asia, and any disruption would directly affect supply chains and commodity prices. The UN meeting seeks to avoid an escalation that could have worldwide economic repercussions.

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