Bab al-Mandeb: How the 'Gate of Tears' may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after Hormuz
Iran has issued a stark warning, threatening to sever access to the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait should the US and Israel undertake a ground invasion of Iranian territory, including the critical Kharg Island. This threat, building upon Iran's existing ability to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, signals a significant escalation in regional tensions, with Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen reportedly prepared to support the effort, expanding the potential conflict's geographic reach.







