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- Mona Yacoubian, a Middle East analyst, says Iran may retaliate by using its Houthi allies to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- Yacoubian notes the Bab al-Mandeb strait is vital for trade between Asia and Europe.
- U.S. Central Command announced the blockade would start on Monday and affect all vessels near Iranian ports.
- Yacoubian warns Iran could escalate the conflict by targeting Gulf energy infrastructure, further straining global energy markets.
