Iran Warns Bab al-Mandab Closure if US Strikes Infrastructure

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  • Iran threatens to close Bab al-Mandab if US strikes its power facilities.
  • Warning conveyed to Houthi rebels.
  • Iranian spokesperson warns of devastating regional consequences if infrastructure is targeted.

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Amidst escalating tensions, Iran has warned of closing the Bab al-Mandab strait if the US targets its power facilities, a message reportedly delivered to Houthi rebels. Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari has stated that the Strait of Hormuz situation is irreversible and warned of devastating regional consequences if Iranian infrastructure is attacked, urging Gulf nations to avoid cooperation with the US.

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Iran has issued a warning that the Bab al-Mandab strait will be closed if the United States attacks Iranian power facilities, a message reportedly conveyed to Houthi rebels. An Iranian spokesperson added that targeting Iranian infrastructure would have devastating regional consequences.

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