Analysts warn that the Houthi rebels have dealt a major setback to Yemen’s internationally recognized government by seizing strategic territory near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping. The move strengthens their grip over the region, raising concerns about disruptions to maritime trade and further destabilizing an already fragile political landscape. With the strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, control here could have far-reaching consequences for regional security and economic stability. The development underscores the shifting power dynamics in Yemen’s ongoing conflict.
Houthis deliver 'significant blow' to the Yemeni government, expand control over Bab al-Mandeb, analysts say.
