Houthis Threaten Closure of Bab al-Mandeb Strait Amid Iran's Hormuz Blockade
'Mankind, Jinn Will Be Utterly Powerless': Houthis Threaten To Close Bab Al-Mandeb As Iran Shuts Hormuz
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The Houthis have threatened to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the U.S. and its allies do not change their policies obstructing regional peace. This warning follows Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which already impacts global energy supplies. The Bab al-Mandeb is crucial for transporting oil and fuels globally.
- 01The Houthis threaten to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint.
- 02Iran has already closed the Strait of Hormuz, further straining global energy supplies.
- 03Hussein al-Ezzi, a Houthi official, directed his warning at U.S. President Donald Trump.
- 04The closure of Bab al-Mandeb could severely disrupt the transport of crude oil and fuels.
- 05The U.S. continues to support Israel amid rising tensions in the region.
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In response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Houthis, an armed group in Yemen, have threatened to shut the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Hussein al-Ezzi, the deputy foreign minister of the Houthi administration, warned that if the decision is made to close this vital waterway, 'all mankind and jinn will be utterly powerless to open it.' This threat comes as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the Hormuz closure, citing U.S. 'aggression' and a blockade of Iranian ports. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is crucial for global energy transport, linking the Gulf to the Mediterranean. The U.S. has reaffirmed its alliance with Israel, further escalating tensions in the region. The closure of both straits could significantly impact the global energy supply, already under strain due to the Hormuz blockade.
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The potential closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait could lead to increased energy prices and supply shortages globally, affecting consumers and industries reliant on oil and fuel.
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