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Photo Illustrations – The Bab El-Mandeb Strait
A map of maritime traffic in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, showing the narrow passage between Yemen and Djibouti, is displayed on a computer screen and photographed through a magnifying glass in Créteil, France, on March 30, 2026. Iran-backed Houthi forces threaten to block the strategic waterway amid ongoing regional conflict. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13517564 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto |
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