Yemen’s Houthi rebels have advanced near the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments and maritime trade routes. Control over the narrow waterway, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, could disrupt international commerce and escalate regional tensions. The move underscores the growing instability in the area, raising concerns over potential disruptions to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Analysts warn that further gains by the Houthis could have far-reaching economic and geopolitical consequences.
Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.
