# Houthi offensive on Bab al-Mandeb may bring ‘tremendous leverage’, analyst says

https://mins.news/en/video/51933

- France 24 English, 2026-09-09 19:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mWCnqwZxOA

> The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Wednesday that Iran-backed Houthi rebels had launched new attacks in southern Saudi Arabia, following an offensive aimed at controlling the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Adam Baron of the New America Foundation said simultaneous disruption of shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf could provide “tremendous leverage” to pressure for a resolution.

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