Iran has warned that it may open new fronts in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The Iranian armed forces described the presence of the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Red Sea as a direct threat. Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that any supply or support facilities linked to the carrier could become future targets. Meanwhile, missile attacks on oil fields and airports in the Gulf region have reportedly intensified.

Amid the growing tension, residents in Dubai and Doha have been urged to leave the area for safety. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for strikes on the Al Dhafra base in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa air base, and the Juffair naval base. Former U.S. President Donald Trump called for global cooperation to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran warned the international community against actions that could further escalate the conflict.

The situation underscores the risk of a wider regional confrontation if diplomatic efforts fail to contain the hostilities.