Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Qatar Warns Bab al-Mandab Closure Could Bring Catastrophe
Qatar warned that closing another important sea route could cause serious problems around the world.
The route is called Bab al-Mandab.
It connects to the Red Sea.
Qatar said the Strait of Hormuz is already closed after a months-long blockade.
This has caused problems for the world, according to Qatar.
Recent Houthi gains on the Red Sea coast have increased concern.
Ibrahim Al Hashmi called a Bab al-Mandab closure catastrophic.
Qatar said diplomacy and dialogue are needed.
Qatar warned Tuesday that closing the Bab al-Mandab waterway would have dire global consequences.
The warning follows a months-long blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar also cited recent Houthi gains along the Red Sea coast.
Ibrahim Al Hashmi said the world is already suffering from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Qatar is calling for diplomacy and dialogue to prevent further disruption.
- Who
- Qatar and its foreign ministry official Ibrahim Al Hashmi.
- What
- Qatar warned that closing the Bab al-Mandab waterway would have catastrophic global consequences.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- At the Bab al-Mandab waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Red Sea region.
- Why
- Because the Strait of Hormuz is already facing a months-long blockade and Houthi forces have recently gained ground on the Red Sea coast.
- Country issuing warning
- Qatar
- Waterway at risk
- Bab al-Mandab
- Other affected waterway
- Strait of Hormuz
- Reported duration of Hormuz blockade
- Months-long
- Recent regional development
- Houthi gains on the Red Sea coast
- Qatar’s proposed response
- Diplomacy and dialogue