A political affairs expert, emphasizing that the operations of Yemeni forces in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab have transformed the world's energy equations, said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran will never retreat from its deterrent power in the Strait of Hormuz, and any possible agreement will not change the principle of Iran's sovereignty over this strategic waterway."
As tensions rise in the Middle East, the possibility of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait being closed has become a new source of concern for global markets. Farihat explains that the strategic importance of this strait extends beyond oil, as a significant portion of global trade also passes through it, making control over it difficult and granting Iran indirect influence over world trade.
Growing concerns in the United States and Persian Gulf Arab states over the possible closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait by the Houthi movement have raised global economic alarm, as the strategic waterway remains a critical artery for world energy and trade.
