HomeHeadlinesMaritime experts believe the silence of news about Bab al-Mandab Strait explosion is due to pressure from US government to prevent an increase in oil prices, via Irib NewsMAY 19, 2026 AT 11:10 AMMaritime experts believe the silence of news about Bab al-Mandab Strait explosion is due to pressure from US government to prevent an increase in oil prices, via Irib NewsByNewsquawk StaffTrade the TapeGet this analysis live, the moment it breaksNewsquawk's real-time dashboard delivers market-moving headlines and instant context to your desk before the rest of the market reacts.Open Dashboard#GEOPOLITICAL#EU SESSION#US SESSIONExternal
MAY 19, 2026 AT 11:10 AMMaritime experts believe the silence of news about Bab al-Mandab Strait explosion is due to pressure from US government to prevent an increase in oil prices, via Irib NewsByNewsquawk StaffTrade the TapeGet this analysis live, the moment it breaksNewsquawk's real-time dashboard delivers market-moving headlines and instant context to your desk before the rest of the market reacts.Open Dashboard#GEOPOLITICAL#EU SESSION#US SESSIONExternal