Yemen's armed forces, linked to the Houthis, expressed through their spokesperson an unequivocal determination to continue their attacks, making it clear they do not intend to stop. The tone of the speech caused international concern.
The Houthis have taken control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, an island located at the entrance to the Red Sea. This control allows them to tighten the siege on a vital route for international trade, through which energy and goods circulate between Asia and Europe.
Tension in the Middle East shows no signs of abating. The Houthis' domination of this waterway may represent a crucial advantage for Iran in its confrontation with the United States, by reducing supplies through a second route.
