Strait of Tension: A Middle East Crisis Spirals Out of Control The latest round of attacks between the United States and Iran has crippled a crucial shipping route, threatening global trade and testing diplomatic efforts.
The closure of the Bab al Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, underscores the far reaching consequences of the conflict in the Middle East for the world economy.
The escalation began on Tuesday night when the United States concluded its 11th round of attacks against Iranian military targets.