There were at least 2 pretty major wars over the Suez. There is no way that Yemen is going to get away with any kind of blockades no matter how much support they get from Iran.
As for Yemen, perhaps my dismissiveness in the post has to do with my great distaste for the war SA has been waging there, with our support. I get it, I understand the basic issues at hand. But it’s been barbaric. I am glad Trump told the Saudis to knock it off. The 5th fleet will take care of the Canal if Yemen were to try anything, and iirc I believe part of the 7th fleet is stationed across the strait in Djibouti along with a squadron of F-15s and other attack craft.
Yeah I do tend to write longer. I type fast, and throw a lot of stuff into some posts to get a reaction from someone - anyone! LOL. In my 20th Year of the Freep, where has the time gone?
Once again, agree with most everything you wrote - except Yemen’s strategic position. If Yemen, with Iran’s support, mines the straits, and/or positions antiship missile batteries, the Suez Canal is effectively blocked and Europe is cut off from the Persian Gulf and points east.
No oil, no military power - which would be potentially fatal in a fast-moving war with Iran or Russia. Never dismiss a small, primitive country in a strategic position.