Strait of No Choice: Houthis Tighten Grip on Vital Shipping Lane The Red Sea has become a battleground, with the Iran backed Houthis seizing control of key ports and islands in Yemen.
This strategic move effectively gives them a stranglehold on one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, the Bab el Mandeb Strait.
The Strait connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, making its control significant for global energy markets. The recent attack on the Saudi East West oil pipeline has further escalated tensions in the region.