Middle East turns into a war zone: From global oil supply chain to Bab el-Mandeb Strait| What’s at stake?
- Posted on February 28, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Middle East turns into a war zone: From global oil supply chain to Bab el-Mandeb Strait| What’s at stake?
As the Iran-Israel conflict escalates, vital maritime chokepoints from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait face serious disruption, threatening 20% of global oil supply and global trade routes. Here’s what’s at stake for energy, shipping and India.
