Yemen's Houthis Draw a Line in the Sand Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated, with a new player emerging to challenge the status quo: Yemen's Houthi rebel group.
The Houthis, long aligned with Tehran, have established a "naval blockade" targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea. This move has significant implications for regional security.
The Houthis deny they are closing the Bab al Mandeb Strait entirely, framing their actions as a naval blockade rather than a closure.