Why are the Houthis fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains?

The Houthis are attempting to seize the Kahboub Mountains after capturing much of Yemen's Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive this month. Recent fighting with forces aligned with Yemen's internationally recognized government has ended a period of relative calm since 2022. Taking these mountains could shift the balance of power in Yemen's war, providing the Houthis with better defense of the newly captured coastline.