I also see there is crazy talk of building a suspension bridge across it, though why anyone would want to waste billions of dollars to connect two hellholes is beyond me.
LOL, you apparently lack imagination. Think of the mischief to be derived with Somalis and Boko Haram cruising through Aden on their way to Mecca! Think of the arms sales to the Saudis. Think of a final battle over a stupid rock in the Kaaba!
Now that's payback. Diversity is our strength!
Ain't it fun? (not)