Houthis likely took control of the Bab El-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most important maritime routes, located between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The conflict in the region likely intensified in recent days, resulting in this expansion of the group's territorial control.
The city of Mocha, situated on Yemen's coast near the strait, is also now likely controlled by the Houthis, consolidating the group's position in the region.
Bab El-Mandeb is a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of international maritime trade passes, making this information particularly relevant for global transport.
