With Donald Trump keeping America in the age of 'forever wars' - the Iranian backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed a key strategic advance.

The Houthis launched a large-scale offensive last week against Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.

Houthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States engage in tit-for-tat attacks. …

Military sources say Iran-aligned rebels’ move threatens Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route

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…

The Houthis’ interests converge with Iran’s strategic aims