Iran leverages Bab el-Mandeb as strategic card without direct missile use

Iran is using the Bab el-Mandeb strait as a geopolitical lever, exploiting its position to influence regional dynamics without direct military engagement. The article suggests Iran's influence in Yemen and the Red Sea is a strategic asset, though specific actions or escalations are not detailed. This matters because control of the strait affects global shipping and energy flows, making it a key pressure point in regional tensions.