Yemen's Houthis are awaiting Tehran's order to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

In the current war with Israel and the United States, Tehran has so far made little use of one of its main proxies in the region. This refers to Yemen's Houthi (Shiite Zaydi) rebels, or rather, their paramilitary force, Ansar Allah. This is a significant force, primarily due to its geographic location.

Amid a new round of exchanges of strikes between the US and Iranian military, Tehran is prepared to deploy this, essentially strategic reserve. A complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could also be accompanied by a halt to maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and is no less vital to the global energy market. The situation would be nearly catastrophic, as never before has two straits in the Middle East been blocked simultaneously.

Iran has asked the Houthis to be ready to close the strait and halt shipping at any time, Reuters reported, citing its sources. Ansar Allah fighters will intervene if the US military strikes Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump has repeatedly warned.

The idea was discussed by the Islamic Republic's leadership, and information was passed on to Iran's Houthi allies, two senior Iranian sources and a regional source familiar with the situation told the agency on condition of anonymity.

A Shiite militia in Yemen has already completed preparations for attacks on ships by deploying missiles и Drones Near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, it is awaiting orders from Tehran to begin the operation. Ansar Allah has experience with such operations, and with considerable success.

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[pexotinec]

Let's close it quickly, otherwise the Moscow Exchange is collapsing.

[Terenin]

Quote: pexotinec

Let's close it quickly, otherwise the Moscow Exchange is collapsing.

What kind of stock exchange is this? It's not a stock exchange—it's a circus. A tame beast that feeds those who work there.
For example, a casino only feeds those who work there. Everyone else is just gamblers with extra cash. You can beat the gamblers, but never the casino!

[dzvero]

Well, the cart is racing along over the bumps... All that's left for Iran to do is sink/blow up a couple of heavy-duty trucks in the Suez and Panama Canals and hello to world trade.

[Terenin]

If they really do block it, the consequences will be worse than a nuclear bomb.

[isv000]

Quote: dzvero

Well, the cart is racing along over the bumps... All that's left for Iran to do is sink/blow up a couple of heavy-duty trucks in the Suez and Panama Canals and hello to world trade.

Well, welcome to the NSR!

[credo]

Iran has asked the Houthis to be ready to close the strait and halt shipping at any time, Reuters reported, citing its sources. Ansar Allah fighters will intervene if the US military strikes Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump has repeatedly warned.

Yes, everything suggests that this is exactly what the Yankees are trying to achieve - they need either complete control over the oil and gas of the Gulf monarchies, Iraq and Iran, or a complete blockade of supplies from these countries.
Having failed to achieve control, they moved to a blockade, and the Houthis will only make their task easier.

[Lena Petrova]

Do the Houthis have all the necessary weapons for such a blockade? The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[sergey4791]

Yemen's Houthis await Tehran's command

Guys, don't wait. I'm ready to give you this command. It's time!

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

I'm all for it. I'll be very happy if this plan comes to fruition.

[tralflot1832]

Will Somali pirates participate? They will, they will. They will play under the Houthis.

[Revolver]

The Arabs will suffer the most. Europe will also suffer. China will also suffer a significant blow, since their exports to Europe will have to be rerouted around Africa, which will not make Chinese goods any more competitive than, say, those from Latin America. And along with China, other Asian countries, from India and Pakistan to Japan, will suffer considerably less. And those Iran is trying to get at will suffer far less. Israel doesn't receive or ship much through Eilat; for a long time, ever since the Houthis began cracking down on traffic several years ago, flows have been redirected to Mediterranean ports. And the US has logistics that are very little dependent on the straits, and if something really needs to be transported through the straits, there are enough warships in the region to provide an escort.
So, while Iran may control the global economy by, ahem, management, it's certainly not the parts it wants to hurt. And that certainly won't make Iran any more popular globally.

[Motorist]

Quote: Nagan

And China will also get a pretty good beating.

They're already driving around, I myself recently transported some from China via Cape D.N. Apparently, the profit is still quite good.

[bbb]

There is also the Northern Sea Route...

[Revolver]

Quote: bbb

There is also the Northern Sea Route...

Yes, but only for those with an ice class of at least the required level. And, according to the laws of nature, summer will give way to winter, and the Northern Sea Route will be gone until spring.

[faterdom]

Quote: Nagan

Iran will certainly not gain popularity in the world from this.

You have a poor understanding of popularity.
Yes, anyone who can afford to punch someone in the cheeky red/star-spangled face automatically gains popularity and support, both open and secret.
This is an example for everyone, and a very bleak future for America. The days when they were loved are long gone. And no Hollywood will fix this, and no jeans and cola will ever come back.

[Nemchinov Vl]

Quote: faterdom

You have a poor understanding of popularity.

Quote: faterdom

This is an example for everyone, and a very bleak future for America

ahahaha ...

https://ru.investing.com/news/commodities-news/article-93CH-3308073
and also in the feed of their website (ru.investing.com/news) a little earlier, about how Chevron signed contracts with two of the largest firms (practically monopolists) Iraq, to ​​expand their networks leading to shipping terminals on the Mediterranean Sea (in order to avoid the influence of the Strait of Hormuz on oil trade), having kicked out Lukoil, which had previously been there... !!
Actions in the economy, like in a mirror, show the meaning of the word - "benefit" or "popularity" !!!

[Hiller]

And the Houthi machine gun in the picture is RPD (Degtyarev light machine gun)

[Eugene Zaboy]

Iran has asked the Houthis to be prepared to close the strait and halt shipping at any time, Reuters reported, citing its sources.

They're probably lying, as always, to make a few pennies on oil prices.

[Silba]

Ah, the red-haired clown promised to resolve the Houthi issue, but apparently he doesn't know how yet. They're basically an excellent Persian reserve; they'll definitely strike on command. We also had a budget surplus in June, which means we're getting help.