Mojtaba Khamenei, a senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has issued threats to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This maritime corridor serves as the primary connection between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
A successful closure of this passage could disrupt the global energy market by removing approximately 7 million barrels of oil from the daily supply. This escalation targets a critical transit point responsible for a significant portion of international maritime trade.