Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
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Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPing"The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us," Donald Trump told reporters on a visit to Dublin, Ireland…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingSaudi Arabia has stopped transferring oil through a major pipeline after it was attacked by drones. Meanwhile, Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic port and island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens Saudi oil exports through a key commercial lane.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
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