Iran’s top advisor to the Supreme Leader has sounded a dire warning, cautioning that critical global shipping lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to attack if the US and Israel intensify their military actions. According to Iran’s state-run Press TV, Ali Akbar Velayati, a trusted advisor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasized that a single miscalculation by either country could have severe repercussions for the global energy supply and international trade. Velayati noted that the “unified command of the resistance” considers the Bab el-Mandab Strait, off the coast of Yemen, to be equally strategic as the Strait of Hormuz, given its pivotal role in connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. This waterway serves as a crucial chokepoint for shipping bound for the Suez Canal. The warning comes in response to Trump’s threat to unleash a devastating response on Iran if it fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Velayati also observed that while the US has learned some valuable lessons from Iran’s history, it still lacks a deep understanding of the geography of power. The Houthi rebels, aligned with Tehran, have previously warned that they stand ready to strike the Bab el-Mandab Strait in solidarity with Iran, a move that could further disrupt international trade. The group’s past attacks on Red Sea shipping during Israel’s conflict with Gaza caused widespread disruption to global commerce.
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