An Israeli outlet, Der Borozalzada, reported that senior analyst Ahmad Vahidi and Ismail Qaani are allegedly discussing schemes to disrupt global trade routes should negotiations collapse. The report claims Russia heavily uses the Bab al-Mandeb sea lane, that a portion of maritime fees finances the IRGC’s Quds Force, and that a figure named Kamal‑eddin Nabi‑zadeh is tasked with channeling funds to Yemen’s Houthis. According to the article, Iran seeks to leverage global dependence on maritime routes as an economic and geopolitical pressure tool. No official confirmation from Iran, Russia, or independent sources has been provided.