Former Director of the Iran Desk in Israeli Military Intelligence: If the US Takes Further Action Against Iran, the Yemenis Will Enter the War by Closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Blocking Saudi Oil
Danny Citrinovich:
I have no doubt that eventually the Houthis (Ansar Allah) will come in and do two things. First, close the Bab al-Mandab Strait and second, prevent Saudi tankers from entering the port of Yanbu to transport oil.
If the situation escalates or Trump attacks energy facilities, the Iranians may show the world a higher level of economic pain by closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The Iranian regime is not as eager for a deal as Trump says, and we are not in a position where the Iranians will surrender.
