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RandySF

(84,643 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:25 PM 13 hrs ago

A senior Iranian source told Reuters: “If the situation gets out of control, Iran’s allies will also close the Bab El-Mandeb Strait.”

https://politicalwire.com/2026/04/07/iran-says-second-strait-will-close-if-trump-follows-through/

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Iran Says Second Strait Will Close (Original Post) RandySF 13 hrs ago OP

Yemen could try pfitz59 13 hrs ago #1

It only takes one to worry insurers that they'll be more. dem4decades 13 hrs ago #2

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1. Yemen could try

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:27 PM

13 hrs ago

but likely not succeed.

(14,123 posts)

2. It only takes one to worry insurers that they'll be more.

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 03:36 PM

13 hrs ago