Houthis are reportedly advancing toward Dhubab, raising fresh concerns over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The reported withdrawal of Yemeni government forces from Perim Island, combined with claims that Mokha has fallen to the Houthis, could further shift control around one of the world’s most vital shipping routes. The developments are also putting pressure on Saudi Arabia as Houthi forces expand their position along the Red Sea. With oil prices above $100 and fears growing over regional instability, any escalation near Bab el-Mandeb could threaten global shipping, energy supplies and trade.
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