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The Second Chokepoint

Iran has told the Houthis to stand ready to close Bab el-Mandeb if the US hits Iranian power infrastructure. IRGC representatives in Yemen control the timing. The Saudi bypass route exits through the Red Sea. Both chokepoints are now under Iranian command.

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