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America bombs Qeshm Island; Tehran threatens with Bab al-Mandab Strait
The statements and military operations in the Gulf have led to an escalation of regional tensions. Iran announced that the vicinity of Qeshm Island was targeted by a U.S. missile attack, and American forces targeted sites on Greater Tunb Island in an effort to undermine Iran's ability to threaten commercial ships. At the same time, Iran issued instructions to the Houthis in Yemen to prepare for closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as a potential escalation step, especially if Washington targets Iranian infrastructure. Such a move could paralyze Gulf oil export routes, particularly since Saudi Arabia relies on the Yanbu port to transport about 7% of global oil supplies. This comes amid ongoing military and political escalation in the region, driven by Iran's actions and its demonization of international navigation.
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