Qatar Warns Bab al-Mandab Closure Would Be Catastrophic for Global Trade

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A senior Qatari foreign ministry official, Ibrahim Al Hashmi, has cautioned against any closure of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical maritime chokepoint at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Al Hashmi described such a scenario as catastrophic, warning that the world is already enduring significant hardships. The strait is a vital shipping lane connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and global trade routes. Qatar's statement reflects growing international concern over escalating tensions in the region that could disrupt maritime commerce.

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