US weighs removing sanctions on Eritrea to secure alternate trade corridor amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

The US is considering lifting sanctions on Eritrea as part of a strategic shift amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz crisis, seeking to establish alternative trade routes along the Red Sea. This move reflects a recalibration in the Horn of Africa region and acknowledges Eritrea’s strategic location. It also raises concerns regarding Eritrea’s domestic governance, as highlighted by human rights groups.