Iran's warship Alborz has entered the Red Sea through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, heightening tensions in the region. The vessel's deployment is part of Iran's long-standing mission to secure shipping lanes and combat piracy. The move comes amid escalating Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, with the US and the UK expressing willingness to take direct action against the group. Iran's warship entry has led to significant disruption in global trade, with major shipping companies avoiding the Suez Canal. The Houthi group has targeted vessels as a show of support for Hamas amid the Israel-Hamas war.