Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report
Iran has instructed the Houthis to potentially close the Red Sea gateway at Bab el-Mandeb strait if the U.S. targets Iran's power infrastructure. The Houthis have prepared missile and drone deployments near the strait and are waiting on orders to begin attacking shipping in this strategic area.
Iran Houthis Bab el-Mandeb Red Sea missiles
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