As Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed, it's also threatening to target another vital Mideast shipping lane - CBS News

Iran is threatening to target the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, a critical shipping chokepoint in the Red Sea, while simultaneously keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed—two of the world's most vital maritime passages for global energy and commerce. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, handles roughly one-third of seaborne traded oil, making it essential to global energy security. Blocking or disrupting these dual chokepoints would severely constrain international shipping routes and could trigger sharp increases in energy prices and shipping costs worldwide. Iran has previously used threats and actual disruptions to these waterways as leverage in regional disputes and negotiations. The moves underscore Tehran's capacity to inflict economic damage on global trade and its willingness to weaponize control of critical maritime infrastructure.