Event Brief
Qatar warns against closure of Bab al-Mandab strait
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Qatar warned that any closure of the Bab al-Mandab maritime strait would cause catastrophic disruption to Red Sea shipping and global supply chains. In a Ministry weekly media briefing, Director of Media and Communications Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi cited strain on international shipping lines and said further disruptions to energy and trade routes cannot be afforded.
WHO: Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, Qatar Ministry Director of Media and Communications
WHAT: Qatar issued a warning against closing the Bab al-Mandab maritime strait, warning of severe economic and shipping disruption.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM ET
WHERE: Qatar
WHY: Qatar warned that closure or disruption of the Bab al-Mandab strait would devastate global energy delivery and maritime transit security, adding to existing strains on shipping routes.
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