# Yemen war: Battle for Bab al-Mandab threatens global oil supplies

https://mins.news/en/video/56872

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-13 19:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHi-N3e73GA

> The war in Yemen is intensifying as Houthi forces reach the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping route between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Yemen’s government is pursuing counteroffensives, while analysts assess possible US involvement to protect Saudi interests and maritime trade. An energy expert warns drone attacks on Saudi pipelines could disrupt global oil supplies.

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