Iran warns of response in Bab al-Mandeb, Hormuz if 'Israeli' actions in Lebanon persist
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- IRGC Quds Force commander Esmaeil Qaani linked ongoing 'Israeli' operations in Lebanon and Gaza to potential disruptions in key maritime routes.
- Iranian state media reported warnings about the Bab al-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander, Esmaeil Qaani, said ongoing 'Israeli' military operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip could prompt Iran and its regional allies to create a similar traffic situation in both the Bab al-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.
Qaani said the “resistance axis” may expand support across multiple fronts in response to what he described as 'Israeli' actions backed by the United States. He warned that developments in Lebanon and Gaza could lead to increased pressure on strategic maritime corridors.
The remarks come amid rising regional tensions and growing concerns over shipping routes that are critical to global energy supplies and international trade. Iranian officials and state-affiliated media have recently warned of possible measures involving both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb waterway.
