WorldLightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

The Houthis have rapidly seized much of Yemen’s southern Tihamah coastline, with estimates putting their gains at up to 130km. The advance could entrench the group near Bab al-Mandab, strengthening its ability to disrupt international shipping and giving Iran influence, directly or through proxies, over two strategic maritime chokepoints.

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