The Bab al-Mandeb, a vital link between the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal, handles 12% of the world's seaborne oil In 2023, nearly 12% of global seaborne oil passed through the strait Experts warn that disrupting this critical energy chokepoint could destabilize global markets and strain Gulf infrastructure #anadolu #anadoluagency #gulfofaden #babalmandebstrait #suezcanal #iranwar