The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping passage, is facing threats from Iran amid US military tensions. The Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a crucial waterway. The situation has raised concerns about global trade and security.

Known as the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic, the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb is a narrow waterway at the southern tip of the Red Sea, connecting it with the Gulf of Aden in the Indian Ocean… A crucial passage that Iran has threatened to target if US forces launch a ground assault on its territory.