Brigadier-General Esmaeil Qaani, the head of Iran's Quds Force, has issued a warning to the United States and Israel regarding potential military escalations in Gaza and Lebanon. According to reports from Iran's state media, Qaani stated that the ongoing aggression by Israel, supported by the US, could lead to the opening of new fronts and disrupt maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, echoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that such actions would only bolster the resolve of the Axis of Resistance, which includes various Iranian-backed groups in the region. Qaani, who has been less visible compared to his predecessor Qasem Soleimani, indicated that military responses from Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements would be forthcoming if Israeli actions continue. The potential for increased conflict is notable as Iran seeks to connect its regional influence from Lebanon to Yemen, aiming for a coordinated response against Israeli operations. This situation raises concerns about the stability of maritime routes crucial for global trade.