Yemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key global shipping lane. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes against the port city of Mokha, which the Houthis captured. The rebels' territorial gains could boost Iran's strategy to pressure the United States.

Rebel strikes in Saudi Arabia and fierce fighting in Taiz risk choking global maritime traffic and undoing 4 years of peace.

Iran-backed militia's advance threatens vital Bab Al Mandeb strait and risks disrupting global energy shipments

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…

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants have seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha and advanced towards the Hanish islands, bringing them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and…

Saudi and Yemeni officials said the Houthis are nearing control of much of Yemen’s coastline along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.