Houthi control of Yemen's west coast threatens Bab al-Mandab shipping

The Houthi militia now controls Yemen's entire west coast, posing a direct threat to the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key maritime chokepoint for global trade. This development escalates the risk of supply chain disruptions, especially as the strait serves as an alternative to the largely blocked Strait of Hormuz. The extent of the Houthis' anti-shipping capabilities and the immediate impact on traffic remain uncertain.