Iranian-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. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after it came under attack.

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.

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…