Houthi advance in Lahj threatens Aden and Bab al-Mandab

Houthi forces are intensifying attacks in Lahj Governorate, advancing toward strategic locations and extending clashes toward Bab al-Mandab, threatening supply routes to Aden and causing displacement. The offensive could disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil and trade. The situation is developing, with the extent of Houthi gains and the impact on Aden's defenses still uncertain.

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