Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 26 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, Tehran has warned that it may open a new front by targeting the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. Iranian officials stated it may be “necessary to discipline the enemy,” signaling that Yemen’s Houthi (Ansarullah) forces are prepared to intervene and potentially block the key maritime route. The warning comes if ground attacks are launched on Iranian territory, especially southern islands. The strait, linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, is crucial for global trade and oil shipments, raising fears of major economic and geopolitical disruption. (PC: X)
