Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Strategic waterway
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View Timeline →Djibouti Alerts as Yemeni Refugees Flee Houthi Control of Mayyun Island
Djibouti is on high alert as people flee Yemen following the Houthi takeover of Mayyun Island. The situation is being monitored by an Al Jazeera…
Iran Strengthens Regional Influence with Houthi Control of Bab al-Mandab Strait
Iran has increased its strategic influence in the region with the Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint. This development involves…
Houthi Control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait Raises Security Concerns for Red Sea Nations
The Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, impacting Suez Canal revenues and leading to increased refugee flows while highlighting regional security vulnerabilities.…
Yemeni Refugees Flee to Djibouti as Houthis Tighten Control
1,400 Yemeni refugees fled to Djibouti in a single day as the Houthis increased their control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait. This situation involves Yemeni…
Houthis Strengthen Control Over Bab al-Mandeb Strait by Seizing Mayun Island
Yemen’s Houthis have taken control of Mayun Island, enhancing their influence over the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This move is significant as it strengthens…
Houthi Advances in Yemen: Implications for Iran's Leverage Against the US
The Houthi movement, an ally of Iran, has captured territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, strengthening their control over the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait. This…
Ansar Allah Announces Details of Extensive Operations on Yemen's West Coast
Ansar Allah launched extensive military operations on Yemen's west coast, starting with clashes in Taiz and culminating in the capture of Al-Mokha and surrounding islands.…
What We Know About the City and Port of Mokha That Has Been Captured by the Houthis
Reports indicate that the Houthis have captured the port of Mokha, which is strategically located on the Red Sea and near a key maritime trade…
Iran-Backed Houthis Advance to Dhubab on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Iran-backed Houthis have advanced to Dhubab on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, indicating a strategic move in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. This development involves the…
Iran-backed Houthis Strengthen Control Over Bab al-Mandeb Chokepoint
Iran-backed Houthis have captured an island and a coastal town, enhancing their control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, which serves as a vital shipping route…
Iran-Backed Houthis Strengthen Control Over Key Red Sea Shipping Route
Iran-backed Houthis have captured a strategic island and coastal town, enhancing their control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, an important shipping route that serves as…
Iran-Backed Houthis Capture Key Yemeni Port, Threatening Global Shipping Routes
Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized a key port in Yemen and are advancing towards another critical oil choke point. This development poses a heightened threat…
Houthis Capture Key Yemeni Port City, Strengthening Iran's Influence on Red Sea Coast
The Houthis have captured a significant port city in Yemen, enhancing Iran's influence in the region. This development poses a potential threat to international shipping…
Houthis Capture Strategic Red Sea Port of Mocha, Advancing Towards Key Shipping Route
The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group, have captured the strategic Red Sea city of Mocha and are advancing towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping…
Houthis Strengthen Control Over Bab al-Mandeb Strait by Capturing Mocha
Yemen's Houthis, aligned with Iran, have captured the strategic port city of Mocha, enhancing their control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping route.…
Iran-Backed Houthis Advance Towards Key Bab al-Mandeb Strait
The Iran-backed Houthi forces are advancing towards the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait in Yemen. This movement involves the Houthis, who are supported by Iran,…
Yemen Envoy Warns of Escalating Conflict as Houthis Threaten Global Shipping in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's ambassador warns that Houthi attacks pose a threat to global shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis, backed by Iran, are escalating tensions…
Perim Island: A Strategic Asset in the Escalating Iran Conflict
Perim Island, located in the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait, has gained significance as the conflict involving Iran escalates, particularly after the Strait of Hormuz…
Yemen Conflict Intensifies as Forces Clash for Control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Fighting in Yemen is escalating as government forces conduct counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis for control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This conflict involves the…
Yemeni Government Forces Conduct Air Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Yemeni government forces have launched air strikes against Houthi targets as both sides vie for control over the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The conflict…