Will Iran close Bab el-Mandeb strait next after blocking Hormuz? Top official drops big hint

Even as the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt trade across the globe, Iran on Saturday hinted at expanding its maritime strategy by focusing on another vital chokepoint, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, heightening concerns over supply chains and energy flows. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, hinted at the potential for significant disruption in a series of questions posted on X.