Statements linked to Iran suggested that the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is on the agenda. The messages mentioned a similar option for Bab el-Mandeb following the Strait of Hormuz. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is considered one of the most critical transit points between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. A disruption on this route could create new pressure on maritime transport and energy shipments. Sources also evaluated that a possible closure could have a chain effect on global trade. No official or finalized step regarding how the process will proceed has been shared.