Yemeni government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemeni government forces have captured strategic positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This move is part of an ongoing effort to push back against recent territorial gains made by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Why it matters
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical global shipping chokepoint; control over this area has significant implications for international maritime security and trade.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and…
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