The new strangulation move against Iran is already underway: "As of today"

The US Treasury Secretary announced a complete paralysis of all Iranian airlines worldwide, effective today. Meanwhile, Britain announced military support for Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi rebels, including aerial refueling for Saudi jets. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham justified the decision based on British interests, domestic economic pressures, and the need to keep trade and oil routes open. The move comes against the backdrop of the Houthi takeover of the island of Perim in the Red Sea.

The US Treasury Secretary announced a complete paralysis of all Iranian airlines worldwide, effective today (Tuesday). This is a significant economic strangulation move against Tehran. Meanwhile, Britain announced military support for Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran. The British Royal Air Force will provide aerial refueling services to Saudi fighter jets, likely using A400 and Voyager aircraft. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told reporters that the arrangement will last several weeks and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Burnham justified the decision based on British interests, domestic economic pressures and the cost of living in Britain, and the critical need to keep trade and oil routes open. The British decision comes after US President Donald Trump refused Riyadh's request for assistance against the rebels over the weekend and even canceled a planned airstrike. The move gains added significance in light of the Houthi takeover of the island of Perim in the Red Sea, tightening their grip on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and positioning Iran to control two critical oil transit points: Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hinted that additional European countries may join.