Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured Yemens Perim island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to officials from both sides, potentially tightening their grip on a crucial Red Sea shipping route. The development comes as Saudi Arabia relies more heavily on the corridor after the Iran conflict effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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…