Serious Warning in the Red Sea: Iran Orders Houthis to Block Shipping Routes

As tensions between Tehran and Washington reach their peak, intelligence reports and diplomatic sources have revealed a new strategic plan. According to a report by Reuters and confirmation from regional sources, the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has ordered the Ansar Allah movement in Yemen (Houthis) to completely block the shipping route in the Red Sea if the United States attacks Iran's electricity grid and energy infrastructure [1][2].

Details of Tehran's Strategic Plan This decision, said to have been discussed and approved at the highest levels of Iranian leadership, is a direct reaction to recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump warned on Tuesday that if tensions continue, Iran's energy infrastructure will be the target of heavy attacks [4]. Informed Iranian sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that Tehran's message has been communicated to the Houthis, aiming to increase economic pressure on the international community and the United States by threatening the flow of energy [2][5].

Houthi Military Readiness in Yemen Field reports indicate that Houthi forces have already made preparations to execute this order. Sources close to the group have confirmed that the deployment of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones in the mountainous heights of Yemen, particularly in areas overlooking the port of Al-Hudaydah and the Gulf of Aden, has been completed [3][1]. These weapons are positioned to bring the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait completely under fire. It is reported that representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps present in Yemen will be responsible for the final coordination of the operation's start time [1][5].

Double Crisis: Simultaneous Blockage of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab A concerning point for global energy markets is that the Strait of Hormuz is currently blocked due to recent conflicts. If the Bab al-Mandab Strait is closed by the Houthis, two main arteries of Middle East oil and gas exports will be cut simultaneously [4]. Currently, about 7 percent of the world's energy needs are supplied through the Red Sea route, much of which includes Saudi Arabian oil exports transferred via pipeline to Red Sea ports [1][2]. Experts warn that this action could drive global oil prices to unprecedented figures and push the global energy crisis to an irreversible stage [3].

Escalating Tensions and the End of the Regional Ceasefire These developments occur as the four-year ceasefire between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has effectively collapsed. The Houthis, accusing Riyadh of bombing airports under their control, have resumed missile attacks on Saudi territory [3][4]. Simultaneously, the United States has carried out attacks for the sixth consecutive day against positions inside Iran, including areas around Tehran and the Kharg Island oil terminal [2]. The current situation represents an all-out confrontation that could disrupt international maritime security for a long time.