Bab el-Mandeb Strait – hapc.africa

June 9, 2026

Houthi Group Announces a Complete Block of Israeli Ships in Red Sea & European Union Takes Action to Protect Navigation

Commercial maritime navigation between East and West is holding its breath, due to the recent escalation by Houthi "Ansar Allah" group in imposing a block of Israeli ships, for fear that the ban will extend to all ships regardless of their identity, while European Union responds with defiance

March 26, 2026

Kharj Island and Iran's threat to destabilize the security of the Red Sea

Kharg Island Versus Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Security; Iran Threatens to Expand The Conflict

Iranian officials warned United States against possibility of targeting Iran's Kharg Island, threatening if once it is targeted, Bab Al-Mandab and Red Sea will become insecure and a vital arena for war. What is the importance of this island to Iran?!

March 22, 2026

European Union Intends to Deploy ASPIDES Red Sea Security Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

European Union Council is moving towards authorizing ASPiDES mission, which was tasked years ago with securing Red Sea, to open and secure Strait of Hormuz. However, observers believe that involving ASPIDES forces gives a dangerous signal...