Houthi Forces Expand Maritime Control in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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Ansarallah-aligned Yemeni armed forces are consolidating their presence along the Red Sea coast and seizing key islands within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This strategic expansion marks a significant shift in control over one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, which connects the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The moves underscore the growing geopolitical stakes as regional actors navigate shifting alliances and security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
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