Houthi push in Khubub highlands threatens Bab al-Mandab control

Intense clashes reported in the Khubub highlands overlooking Bab al-Mandab as Houthi forces attempt to advance. The area's elevation could provide artillery or observation dominance over the strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping. Control of these heights would strengthen Houthi defensive depth for coastal sites and potentially threaten maritime traffic, though the immediate impact on shipping remains uncertain.