Iran urges Houthis to prepare to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait

The article discussed Iran's threat to the Houthis in Yemen to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in response to American threats, especially after reimposing the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Two Iranian officials confirmed that the Houthis were instructed to prepare for a move to close the strait, following the deployment of missiles and drone boats in Yemeni areas nearby, awaiting the signal to begin. This comes amid a decline in shipping traffic through the Hormuz since the blockade was imposed, with increased risks to oil exports; the number of ships passing through the strait dropped to only nine in a single day after the blockade, compared to 13 the day before. Several ships also came under attack in the Gulf and Oman waters, further restricting shipping movements. Meanwhile, U.S. forces conducted operations to disable Iranian ships, affirming that the strait remains open to non-Iranian vessels, despite the growing security threats and concerns.

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