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An Iranian military source has warned that Tehran could open other strategic fronts, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, if the US and Israel take military action against Iranian islands or try to pressure the country through naval operations.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, acting as a key point for global trade, particularly for shipments of oil and natural gas.
"If the enemy tries to take any ground action on Iranian islands or any part of our territory, or tries to impose costs on Iran through naval movements in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman, we will open other fronts as a 'surprise,'" the source said, as quoted by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency on Wednesday.
The military source specifically referred to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and asserted that Iran has both the capability and determination to create a credible threat in that area if tensions escalate.
"If the Americans intend to take reckless actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, they should be careful not to add another strait to their list of challenges," the source added.
Approximately 12% of the total global sea-traded oil and a significant portion of liquefied natural gas pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait each year.
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