Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control in Yemen, seizing territory along the western coast and tightening their grip on the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key maritime passage linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The offensive comes as the group has resumed hostilities with the Saudi-backed government, raising concerns over regional stability and potential disruptions to global shipping routes. The escalation underscores the shifting dynamics of Yemen’s long-running conflict, where control over critical infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences.
Houthi rebels in Yemen consolidated lightning gains across the country's western coast. The group, which recently resumed fighting with the Saudi-backed government, also extended its hold on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint at the southern reaches of the Red Sea. Ali Rogin reports.
