Houthi control of Bab Al-Mandab: strategic chokepoint leverage

Le Monde profiles the Houthi movement, emphasizing its control over the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint. The piece is explanatory rather than reporting a new event, but it underscores the strategic significance of Houthi influence over global shipping lanes. No new developments are indicated; the item serves as background context for ongoing regional tensions.