A Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps said he Mediterranean Sea could close if USA and his allies continue to commit war “crimes” in GazaIranian media reported this on Saturday, without explaining how this would happen.

Iran supports Hamas against Israel and accuses the United States of supporting what it says is Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip, where weeks of bombing have killed more than 20,000 people, including thousands of children, and driven much of the population from their homes.

“Expect the Mediterranean to close soon(Strait of) Gibraltar and other sea routes,” Tasnim said, quoting Brigadier General. Mohammad Reza Naqdicoordinating guard commander.

He Yemeni Houthi grouplinked to Iran, carried out an attack within the last month merchant ships sailing the Red Sea in response to Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip, which forced some shipping companies to change routes.

White House said on Friday that Iran “deeply involved” when planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Iran It does not have direct access to the Mediterranean Sea. and it is unclear how the Guard could try to close it, although Nakdi spoke of “the birth new forces of resistance and the closure of other sea routes.”

“Yesterday the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz became a nightmare for them, and today they are trapped […] in the Red Sea,” Nakdi said.

The only factions supported by Iran in the Mediterranean are the Lebanese. Hezbollah and allied militias in Syriaat the farthest end of the sea from Gibraltar.

(With information from Reuters)