Iran says 'new security belt' will stretch across key sea routes

Iran's Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani announced a 'new security belt' of allied forces across critical maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, warning the US and Israel of a unified response to further attacks. The statement links the alignment to counter Israeli and US military actions, emphasizing the threat to regional stability and global shipping.