Iran eyeing Bab el-Mandeb strait after Hormuz? Top official drops big hint
Amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has signalled expanding focus to another key global shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb or Bab al-Mandab strait, heightening concerns over supply chains and energy flows. A satellite image shows Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. (via REUTERS) The remarks by Iranian…