Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have seized key positions near the entrance to the Red Sea, raising concerns over shipping as Saudi Arabia shut a major oil pipeline following a drone attack.

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

The Houthis have also launched attacks on the strategically located Hanish Islands, further intensifying tensions in the region. | World News

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. …