Why This Shipping Route Is One of the World’s Most Dangerous | WSJ

The Red Sea is one of the most important shipping waterways in the world, but the Israel-Hamas War has helped it also become one of the most dangerous. The Bab-el Mandeb Strait, or the Gate of Tears, is a vital passageway for ships traveling through the Suez Canal, but recent attacks from Houthis are creating a major maritime choke point. WSJ explains how the cargo industry is responding to try and guard against attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. 0:00 The Gate of Tears 0:54 Houthi attacks in Yemen 2:33 Defending against attacks 3:11 What’s next? News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day’s biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #RedSea #Yemen #WSJ