Saudi, Egypt demand Red Sea navigation rights as Houthis control Bab el Mandeb

Houthi rebels have resumed fighting in Yemen and now control the Bab el Mandeb strait, prompting Saudi Arabia and Egypt to demand free navigation in the Red Sea. Qatar warns of economic fallout from a potential closure, while the UN Security Council addresses the crisis. The situation threatens global shipping lanes and regional stability, with mass displacements in Yemen adding humanitarian pressure.