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Inside Saudi Arabia's effort to regain control of Bab el-Mandeb
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August 13, 2026
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1:55Now PlayingBab-el-Mandeb is a critical gateway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and a key route for global trade. With ships struggling to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway has become even more crucial. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports from Saudi Arabia.
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