Quds Force warns of possible escalation near Bab el-Mandeb Strait

On April 17, new military tensions may emerge in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait area between Yemen and Djibouti in the second half of the day.

According to Anadolu, citing Iran’s Fars news agency, units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force issued a warning to commercial and military vessels operating in the area.

“For safety reasons, we warn that starting from midday today, all those planning to pass through Bab el-Mandeb should exercise maximum caution and closely monitor the situation,” the statement said.