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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 23:51 IST
Iran had already taken control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli strikes on February 28, which has choked energy supplies and raised oil prices globally.

The Strait of Hormuz is virtually shut amid the US-Israel-Iran war in West Asia | File Image
The war room in Tehran is reportedly planning to close another strategic chokepoint of Bab-el-Mandeb in the Arabian Peninsula if the United States decides to escalate the ongoing military campaign against Iran.
This is a developing story. More details to be added.
First Published:
March 09, 2026, 23:51 IST
News world Iran Planning To Close Bab-el-Mandeb Strait If US Decides To Escalate War: Report
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