India, Sept. 12 -- Iran and its allies are intensifying efforts to disrupt key maritime routes in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns over global oil supplies, shipping costs and fuel prices.The crisis began with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Now, Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen have moved to increase pressure around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another major trade route connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

What Is Happening In The Strait Of Hormuz?

Iranian forces began disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28. The waterway is one of the world's most important energy ro...