Houthis seize control of vital Bab el-Mandeb strait in Yemen

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea

Houthis were already able to disrupt shipping - their advance consolidates that power, and exposes government weakness.

Saudi Arabia tells Trump now is the time for military action as Iran-backed Houthis advance

Houthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along Yemen's Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Saudi Arabia urged Trump to take direct military action.

Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Trump rebuffs help plea - The Times

Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Trump rebuffs help plea  The Times

Who are the Houthis? How they could send oil prices surging even further

Almost three years after the Houthis first garnered international attention by attacking ships off Yemen, the rebels have only increased their violent influence in the Middle East. Here's a primer on the group that could push the price of global oil even higher.

By John Mazerolle

Iran-backed Houthis seize an island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Houthis’ biggest territorial gains in years, along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, could boost Iran’s strategy of driving up world oil and gas prices to pressure the United States.

Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, officials said on Friday. The lightning move opens a new front in the Iran war and threatens energy supplies, especially Saudi oil exports, from passing through one of the world's key shipping lanes.

By FRANCE 24

Iran-backed Houthis take control of Red Sea coastline in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, 3 strategic islands

Government said the Houthis now hold the Yemeni side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the southern gateway to the Red Sea and, in turn, the Suez Canal.

Houthis say Bab al-Mandab navigation 'safe' for all except Saudi Arabia - Moneycontrol.com

Houthis say Bab al-Mandab navigation 'safe' for all except Saudi Arabia  Moneycontrol.com

Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping

The Houthis' seizure of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and three strategic islands will likely deepen the Middle East war's impact on international commerce.

Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane - news24.com

Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane  news24.com

Houthis reach strategic island off vital coastline

Satellite imagery shows smoke above Saudi East-West oil pipeline

By Reuters

Ansar Allah Now Commands Bab al-Mandab Strait

TEHRAN – The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have seized control of the country’s western coast, further consolidating their hold over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait after capturing more than 5,400 square kilometers of territory from Saudi Arabia.

Houthis seize key Yemen port and island near global shipping route

Yemen’s Houthi movement has reached Perim Island at the mouth of the Red Sea after seizing the port of Mocha, extending an offensive that has brought its forces to one of the main shipping routes between Asia and Europe. Four Yemeni government sources told Reuters on Friday that Houthi forces had reached Perim, also known as Mayyun, which lies inside the Bab al-Mandab Strait.