Taking control of the towns bordering the Bab al-Mandeb Strait deals a significant blow to Saudi Arabia, which has relied heavily on the key waterway to keep its exports afloat.

Houthis escalate attacks from Yemen to Saudi Arabia, threatening Red Sea shipping, Bab Al Mandab and global oil routes as Riyadh vows to defend its sovereignty.

Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.

Houthi control of a Red Sea port brings Tehran closer to claiming another critical waterway.

The Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backed troops and the Houthis have become…

Houthi militants seize key Red Sea port city in Yemen near shipping route