Today's Press: Bab al-Mandab Strait Under Threat—Can Iran Close the Strait?
The article discusses the possibility that Iran might use the Houthis as a card to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the most important strategic waterways linking Asia and Europe, and examines the impact this could have on global trade and energy movements. Experts assess Iran's capacity to carry out this threat, explaining that Tehran is using it as a message of pressure, but lacks direct military control over the strait. Previous attempts by Iran have faltered, especially after the setbacks they faced. The article also highlights that the Houthis have specific interests and limited capabilities, and that Iran has lost some of its tools of influence due to tensions and strategic miscalculations. This reduces the likelihood of Iran actually executing such a move, with the expectation that any escalation would pose a significant risk to them.
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