16 APR 2026
YemenBab al-Mandab Strait

Militants issue warning for Bab al-Mandab Strait

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:54 UTC · 2 sources

A militant group known as 'Borderless Warriors' has issued a renewed and serious warning to all commercial and military vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The warning, relayed by a commander of the 'Resistance' and reported by Iranian analyst Seyed Mohammad Marandi, is set to take effect tomorrow afternoon. The group advises all vessels intending to cross the strategic chokepoint to exercise extreme caution. This follows an earlier, similar warning from the group, escalating maritime security concerns in the vital Red Sea shipping lane.

Updates
43m ago@Worldsource24

An Iranian analyst relayed the warning, specifying it was issued by 'Borderless Warriors' and is effective starting tomorrow afternoon.

Sources
TGسپاه سایبری پاسداران IRGC 🏴view1h ago
TW@Worldsource24view44m ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:54 UTC · First reported: 1h ago