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world El Financiero 2026-03-26

Iran Evaluates Bombardments in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to 'Save' Oil Market

Iran is considering military actions in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to disrupt global oil supplies, amid rising energy prices and a US warning of potential attacks on ships. The Strait, a crucial oil transport route, has seen increased tensions following a US troop deployment in the region.

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