Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz Security with Its Strategic Partner

Source: Global Times
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On the 19th local time, Iran's Supreme Leader's foreign affairs advisor Velayati stated on social media that the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca is "controlled by Iran and its strategic partners," and noted that the security of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is "in the hands of the Yemeni Houthi forces."

Velayati said, "Any provocative actions will trigger a chain reaction." (Reporter: Li Jiannan, Li Zhao)

Classification
Region
West Asia, East Asia & Pacific, Africa
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran and its strategic partners control the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Malacca Strait, while the security of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is under the control of the Houthi forces in Yemen. Any provocative actions will trigger a chain reaction.
Location
Strait of Hormuz · Malacca Strait · Bab-el-Mandeb Strait · Yemen
Unit
Iranian leadership and Houthi forces
Time
Current
Equipment
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Summary

Iranian Supreme Leader's foreign affairs advisor, Velayati, stated that Iran and its strategic partners control the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Malacca Strait. He also noted that the Houthi forces in Yemen control the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, warning that any provocative actions would trigger a chain reaction.

Key Facts
  • Iran claims control over the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Malacca Strait.
  • The Houthi forces control the security of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
  • Any provocation will lead to a chain reaction.