Yemen - Bab el-Mandeb: the Houthis now control the strait

Author: camer.bePublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Yemen

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Yemen - Bab el-Mandeb: the Houthis now control the strait

The Houthis have taken control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a strategic maritime route connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. This takeover could have significant implications for maritime trade and regional security. The strait is crucial for the transit of oil tankers and other commercial vessels.

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