Iran Orders Houthis to Close Bab al-Mandab Strait If US Attacks Energy Sites
On September 25, 2025, Iran instructed the Houthi rebels in Yemen to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the United States attacks Iranian energy facilities, according to sources cited by Reuters. This strategic waterway is a critical maritime chokepoint near Yemen.
In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that American strikes will continue "until I decide it's enough." He emphasized that U.S. forces remain active in the region despite their military capabilities being significantly degraded. Trump also warned that the U.S. would destroy "all power plants" and "all bridges" in Iran unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
The president further indicated that the targeting of Iran's power infrastructure would escalate in the coming week, describing the upcoming period as potentially the worst phase of the conflict. These remarks underline the intensifying tensions between the U.S. and Iran amid ongoing military actions in the Middle East.
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