Bab al mandab
- WorldHouthis Block Red Sea Oil Route, Saudi Arabia Seeks New PartnersAfter blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi militants now threaten the Bab al-Mandab strait in the Red Sea, cutting off Saudi Arabia's oil export routes. Riyadh is seeking security guarantees and new partners beyond the United States.
- Houthis Advance Along Yemen's Red Sea Coast Threatening Bab el-Mandeb StraitWorld
- Houthis Seize Perim Island, Take Full Control of Red Sea ChokepointWorld
- WorldHouthis Capture Strategic Mokka Port as Trump Rejects Saudi Military RequestHouthi forces captured the strategic Yemeni port city of Mokka, gaining control of Bab al-Mandab strait access. US President Trump rejected Saudi Crown Prince MBS's request for American military strikes against the Houthis.
- Houthis Seize Red Sea Port of Mokha, Threatening Key Asia-Europe Shipping RouteWorld
- Houthis Push Toward Bab al-Mandab, Threatening Global ShippingWorld
