Iran Threatens Global Economy: 'Gate of Tears' Strait of Hormuz Under Siege

Iran threatens to retaliate against a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by targeting another major global shipping route if the US proceeds with plans to restrict access to the waterway. The potential response could involve Iran's Houthi allies disrupting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. This would have significant implications for global oil supplies and trade routes. The move is seen as a response to US efforts to reduce its reliance on Iranian energy imports.