Published: Mar 25, 2026, 23:15 IST | Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 23:15 IST
Iranian media and officials have claims that Tehran could extend its strategic focus to the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, if Western actions are perceived as a strategic mistake. This waterway is vital for global trade and energy flows, and Iran’s remarks follow its recent intensification of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz.