WorldRed Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait

The Houthis have taken Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline, including Mocha port and Mayyun Island, giving them effective control of the Bab al-Mandeb maritime chokepoint. More than 2,000 Yemenis fled to Djibouti in 24 hours. Shipping has declined, vessels are rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, and piracy is resurging as naval resources shift toward the strait and the Strait of Hormuz.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-13 15:00Original