Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthi offensive in Yemen strains global choke points, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek international assistance.Sub-event
Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.1 source
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Iran-backed attacks and blockades in Hormuz and Red SeaAlso in this story
- Houthis risk closing the Bab el Mandeb Strait, leading to regional escalation involving US and Iranian responses.
- Houthis control territory near Aden and are targeting Israeli shipping routes near UK interests.
The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
Related events
- Houthis, backed by Iran, continue attacking Saudi Arabia while regional tensions rise near the Gaza and Egypt borders.
- Houthis attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, leading Egypt to offer defense support to Saudi Arabia.
- Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting discussions about US action, while Iran and Israel escalate tensions.
- Houthis are in open war with Saudi Arabia and have expanded their missile range to Israel, utilizing Iranian and Chinese parts.
- Houthis control the airspace around Sanaa International Airport, while Saudi policy and Iranian influence affect regional stability.