Simultaneous closure of Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb reported amid Iran-Israel conflict

The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait are reportedly both closed to maritime traffic, marking an unprecedented disruption to global energy transit. The report claims the Hormuz closure began in late February following the onset of hostilities between Iran, the US, and Israel, while the Bab al-Mandeb has been blocked by Houthi forces since late July. The strategic impact of a dual-chokepoint closure is extreme, though the operational status of these waterways remains subject to verification.