Bab al-Mandeb Strait Threatened by Iran’s Warning
Key facts about the narrow strait linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden; Iran has warned it could be targeted if the US mounts a ground assault on Iranian territory.
This article provides facts and figures about the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital maritime passage into the Red Sea. It notes that Iran has warned it could target the strait if US forces carry out a ground assault on Iranian territory.