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After Hormuz, IRGC To Choke Bab El-Mandeb Next? Big Warning Issued | Watch

| May 16, 2026, 11:19:40 AM | TOI.in
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Iran is reportedly considering a dramatic escalation in the Middle East by potentially blocking the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait after already disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian media reports and informed sources cited by Iran Observer, Tehran may turn the Bab el-Mandeb into a “second front” if a new regional war erupts. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and serving as a gateway to the Suez Canal. Nearly a quarter of global container traffic and billions of barrels of oil pass through the narrow waterway every year. Reports suggest Iran’s objective would be to trigger major energy shortages and soaring oil prices in order to pressure the United States and force Washington to reconsider its stance toward Tehran. Experts warn that any disruption in both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb at the same time could send shockwaves through global trade, shipping, and financial markets.

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