Houthis reassure EU on shipping safety after seizing Bab al-Mandeb port

The Houthis have sent a letter to the EU stating they will not target European vessels, following their capture of Mocha and the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. This is a diplomatic overture aimed at reassuring European shipping interests while consolidating control over a critical maritime route. The move signals an attempt to isolate Saudi Arabia and manage external perceptions, but the reliability of the assurance remains uncertain given past attacks on shipping.