After Strait of Hormuz, is Bab el-Mandeb the next target, if Houthis join Iran war?
If reports are to be believed, Bab el-Mandeb, a critical choke point at the Red Sea amid a potential Strait of Hormuz shutdown, is at risk of closure, threatening another choke another vital artery.
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Amid the ongoing panic across the globe with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, is Bab el-Mandeb th...
In a skeptical mode analysis, we begin with Steelmaning: The article presents a plausible scenario based on the reported intentions of the Houthis and the warnings issued by Iran's Fars News Agency. However, it's important to recognize that the situation is fluid and subject to change.
Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey (the article presents a worst-case scenario while leaving room for deniability if things don't escalate), ARC-0024 Ambiguity (the exact intentions of the Houthis and Ir...
