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Iran already closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now they're threatening to close the world's other critical oil road. Here's what happens if both are blocked at the same time. The second route is called the Bab El Mandab, a narrow 18-mile waterway between Yemen and Africa. Every ship traveling between Asia and Europe passes through it to reach the Suez Canal. Iran doesn't control it directly, but the Houthis in Yemen do, and the Houthis answer to Iran. Iran has already warned if the U.S. makes another move, the Bab El Mandab is next. So what happens if both close? The Suez Canal becomes completely useless. Egypt loses its biggest source of income overnight, and every ship between Asia and Europe has one option left. Go around the entire continent of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope route that adds 10 to 18 extra days to every single journey. The world's three biggest shipping companies are already rerouting vessels around Africa just in case, and here's where you feel it. Longer journeys mean higher costs. Higher costs mean more expensive products. Everything gets pricier. The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of the world's oil. The Bab El Mandab carries 12% of global trade. Iran now controls one and has its hand on the other.