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Committee examines Houthi attacks, Bab al‑Mandeb and risks to shipping in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Senators and nominees discussed maritime threats from the Iran‑aligned Houthi movement, the security of the Bab al‑Mandeb and the Straits of Hormuz, and the U.S. Navy's capacity to detect and clear sea mines. Witnesses said the U.S. maintains a mine warfare capability but that clearance is measured in weeks to months.
Maritime security emerged as a focused subject during the hearing as senators asked how the U.S. would protect commercial shipping and naval movements through key chokepoints.
Why it matters: The Bab al‑Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz handle significant volumes of global oil and shipping; a sustained Houthi campaign or mine deployment could disrupt global trade and energy markets.
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