Iran Warns: Bab-el-Mandeb Can Be Disrupted Like Hormuz With 'Single Move'

• Former Iranian Foreign Minister Aliakbar Velayati warns that Bab-el-Mandeb, like Hormuz, can be disrupted, impacting global energy routes.
• Velayati states the 'Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz,' threatening disruption if the US repeats 'foolish mistakes'.
• Bab-el-Mandeb is a critical oil transit chokepoint, handling 4-6 million barrels/day and 10-12% of global seaborne oil trade.
• Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have increased Bab-el-Mandeb's importance for Asia-Europe shipping via the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
• The strait's strategic location between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea makes it vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, including Houthi threats.