Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Israel-Iran war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In social media posts, he questioned the global reliance on the route, suggesting Tehran is evaluating new ways to exert economic leverage over its adversaries.