Two Chokepoints, One War: Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
How the 2026 Iran war weaponized the world's two most critical maritime chokepoints, Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, drawing Yemen's Houthis into a Gulf-centered confrontation.
By WarEcho Team
Articles tagged "Maritime Security"
Iran Mosquito Fleet Keeps Hormuz Shut Despite Losses
The IRGC operates over 1,500 fast attack boats from hidden coastal bases, forming a guerrilla navy that US warships struggle to counter in the narrow Strait of Hormuz. Half the fleet has been destroyed but the remainder continues attacking commercial shipping.
By WarEcho Team
Iran Closes Hormuz Again, Ships Under Fire
Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, reimposing controls after the US refused to lift its port blockade. Two Indian tankers were attacked and Trump held an emergency meeting with advisors.
By WarEcho Team
Yemen's Houthis Coordinate With Iran but Retain Independence in Regional War
Analysis of the Houthi movement's calculated entry into the US-Iran conflict, their complex relationship with Tehran, and the strategic calculus behind their restraint on Red Sea shipping — so far.
UK Convenes 40-Nation Coalition to Address Strait of Hormuz Crisis as US Sits Out
Britain gathers foreign ministers from 40 countries for a virtual summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have halted commercial shipping since the war began. The United States declined to attend.
By WarEcho Team