Bab el-Mandeb Strait News
Houthis Seize Strategic Perim Island
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have captured the strategic Perim Island (Meyyun) located at a narrow point of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. This move expands their control around the strait.
Houthis seize Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Mokha, a strategic port city in Yemen vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea. The city is located approximately 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Yemen Rebels Seize Key Port City Mocha
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced they have seized control of the strategically vital port city of Mocha on the Red Sea. This advance brings them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, potentially impacting international shipping and supply lines.