Yemen Announces Readiness to Close the Bab al-Mandab Strait

The State of Yemen issued a serious warning that it is prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if a decision is made for direct involvement in the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East. Zamin.uz reported on this matter.

This important announcement was made based on the words of a high-ranking military commander. According to the commander, such measures would be implemented to exert pressure on the United States and Israel while expressing support for Iran.

Yemen's Supreme Military Commander, Abed al-Tawr, stated this position in an interview broadcast on Iran's Press TV channel. The military leader emphasized that if Yemen decides to join the regional fighting, its first and primary measure against Washington and Tel Aviv would be to declare an official naval blockade in the strategically significant Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

This vital waterway connects Yemen's territory in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula with the northeastern coasts of Africa, specifically the states of Djibouti and Eritrea. The commander noted that under blockade conditions, commercial vessels and military fleets, including aircraft carriers heading to US territory or occupied lands, could be stopped.

The situation in the Middle East escalated sharply at the end of February. That morning, the United States and Israel launched a major military operation against Iran.

The attacks targeted military and civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians. This campaign led to the elimination of key figures in Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response, Tehran announced the launch of a counter-operation and launched attacks not only on Israeli territory but also on American military facilities located in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would have a long-term serious impact on global trade.

This area is the most important route connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. According to analysts' warnings, any blockade here could lead to a sharp increase in shipping costs, delays in oil deliveries, and new tensions that could further aggravate an already unstable region.

Currently, the situation is under observation, and future developments will directly affect the global economy and security.