Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
Summary
Yemen's Houthi group has taken control of Perim Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the port city of Mokha, strengthening their hold on the Red Sea coast. This move affects a major international shipping route and has raised concerns for regional stability, with Saudi Arabia seeking help from President Donald Trump, who has so far declined direct military involvement.Key Facts
- The Houthis control Perim Island at the narrow Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping route.
- They also captured Mokha port city from Saudi-backed forces, controlling much of the coastline.
- The Houthis claim their naval operations do not threaten international shipping, except Saudi vessels.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked President Trump for military support, but Trump offered intelligence help instead.
- The conflict has caused hundreds of deaths and displaced over 46,000 people in Yemen.
- Saudi-led air strikes continue against Houthi positions, while Houthis launch missiles and drones at southern Saudi targets.
- The Bab al-Mandab Strait’s importance has increased after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Iran tensions.
- The Houthis ousted Yemen’s government in 2015, sparking a civil war and Saudi military intervention.
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