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Trump details US oil demand amid conflict in Iran
Rep.John James, R-Mich., discusses the failed US-Iran talks, President Trump’s energy dominance strategy, and the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.James highlights how U.S.oil output affects global energy prices and Iran’s economy.
Iran could retaliate against a U.S.naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by directing its Houthi allies to disrupt another critical global shipping route, a senior Middle East analyst warned Sunday.
TheBab al-Mandeb— a narrow chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden — carries roughly 12% of global oil shipments and serves as a vital trade corridor between Asia and Europe, making it a strategic target for escalation that could further strain global energy markets.
“If the U.S.proceeds with its plan to blockade the strait, Iran’s escalation strategy could dictate that it ensures Gulf countries can’t export, either,”TRUMP VOWS US WILL STRIKE IRAN’S POWER PLANTS, BRIDGES IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS NOT REOPENED
Aerial view of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait showing the waterway and surrounding land.(Orbital Horizon/Gallo Images)
“This could translate to further attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure or even deploying the Houthis to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb,” Yacoubian added.
Yacoubian’s remarks came after Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser on international affairs to Iran’s Supreme Leader, signaled Tehran’s view of the Bab al-Mandeb in light of potential U.S.action to block the Strait of Hormuz.
“Today, the unified command of the Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz,” he said in a post on X.
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Yemeni soldiers patrol the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait(Abdulnasser Alseddik/AP)
“If the White House dares to repeat its foolish mistakes, it will soon realize that the flow of global energy and trade can be disrupted with a single move.”
U.S.Central Command released a statement Sunday saying the naval blockade would begin Monday and be “enforced against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.”
PresidentDonald Trumpalso said the U.S.Navy wouldblock “any and all shipstrying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz” in a post on Truth Social.
In March, the U.S.warned ships at the Red Sea chokepoint ofHouthi attacks
“The Houthis continue to pose a threat to U.S.assets, including commercial vessels, in this region,” amaritime advisorysaid of the Iran-backed armed group that controls much of northern Yemen.
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In this image provided by the U.S.Navy, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall and amphibious assault ship USS Bataan transit the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Aug.9, 2023.(Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/U.S.Navy)
“Potential hostile actions include one-way unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks;unmanned surface vehicle (USV) attacks;unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) attacks;ballistic and cruise missile attacks;small arms fire from small boats;explosive boat attacks;and illegal boardings, detentions, and/or seizures,” it said.
“U.S.-flagged commercial vesselsoperating in these areas are strongly advised to turn off their AIS transponders,” the advisory stated.
Yacoubian also determined in aCenter for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reportthatIran was threateningto expand the conflict further to the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb compounding global market disruptions.
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“It could leverage the Houthis, its Yemeni proxy, to once again wage attacks on the strategic waterway, deprivingSaudi Arabiaof its key workaround for oil shipments given the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz,” she added.
The Houthis joined Iran’s war against the U.S.and Israel on March 28 when the organization launched two ballistic missiles atsouthern Israel.Both were intercepted.
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