Yemen's defense minister stated that the Houthis may block the Bab el-Mandeb strait, drawing a parallel to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran has shown no interest in talks and appears intent on continuing to support the Houthis.
Yemen's Defense Minister warned that the Houthis may impose a blockade on the Bab el-Mandeb strait, drawing a direct parallel to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the minister said his government attempted to engage Iran in dialogue but found Tehran unwilling to talk, and assessed that Iran continues to support the Houthis. The threat underscores the strategic vulnerability of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a key maritime route for global trade and energy shipments.
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