The Iranian regime is reportedly considering a plan to completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the so-called “Resistance Front,” which includes its Shiite allies in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq, according to a report by the Times of Israel.
The report comes amid growing regional tensions, as Iran is also reportedly seeking to suspend all communications with the United States unless Israel halts its military operations in Lebanon.
According to the report, if the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen decide to join the broader conflict, they could potentially target or disrupt shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another critical maritime chokepoint.
Iran has consistently criticized Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been targeting Hezbollah positions and leadership.
Iran’s reported move comes as Israel continues its operations against Hezbollah and its senior commanders. On Monday, Israel announced that it had killed Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, a unit commander in Hezbollah’s missile array.
“Mteirek held several positions in Hezbollah’s missile array and was responsible for planning and carrying out hundreds of rocket and UAV launches targeting Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers operating in the Beaufort area,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement following the operation.
Israel also highlighted the results of its operations over the past three months, reporting:
- More than 550 terrorists eliminated
- More than 2,700 terrorist infrastructure sites dismantled
- More than 200 weapons storage facilities destroyed
- Dozens of underground routes dismantled
The developments underscore the growing risk of a wider regional conflict involving Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Israel, with potential implications for global energy supplies and maritime trade routes.
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