Houthis threaten to control the Bab el-Mandeb strait and put one of the world's main trade routes at risk

Yemen's Houthis, aligned with Iran, are close to achieving control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This information was reported by military sources from the Yemeni Government. The conquest of this strait would mean that the Houthis would gain power over one of the world's most important routes for cargo ships. The Houthis are fighting against forces backed by Saudi Arabia. This situation threatens to lead to a resumption of large-scale war in Yemen.