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Part of Regional instability grows as Houthis attempt to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a trilateral defense understanding between Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.

How will the collective defense pact affect the Houthis' control over the Red Sea?

The collective defense pact may challenge Houthi control of the Red Sea The activation of the collective defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan provides military support to the oil-rich kingdom, enabling Saudi Arabia-backed forces to launch strategic offensives. These operations have led to the reclamation of strategic locations, including the port city of Mokha, from the Iran-backed Houthis. This coordinated military pressure directly challenges the Houthis' ability to exert control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the critical Red Sea oil route.

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  • The collective defense pact is operationalizing to control the Red Sea oil route.cnbc.com
  • Saudi Arabia-backed forces reclaimed the strategic port city of Mokha from the Iran-backed Houthis.cnbc.com
  • The forces also launched a 'strategic offensive' on Sanaa, which the Houthis have held since 2014.cnbc.com
  • The Houthis had seized Mokha in early September, a development that raised the possibility of them exerting control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.cnbc.com
  • Two airports in Saudi Arabia, in Jazan and Najran, were targeted in attacks amid escalating tensions with the Houthis.cnbc.com

Why it matters

The control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea is critical for global energy security, as it is a vital oil route. The Houthis' attempts to dominate this area, which they seized control of in early September, significantly raised the possibility of supply disruptions, which has already roiled energy markets.

The trilateral pact represents a major escalation in the regional conflict, bringing together three major powers to counter the Houthi threat. This effort is occurring against the backdrop of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has already sent shock waves through the global economy, keeping energy market participants nervous about potential supply disruptions.

What we don't know yet

  • How long will the strategic offensive against the Houthis in Yemen continue?
  • Will the collective defense pact expand its scope beyond the Red Sea oil route?

What would change this answer

The Yemen government forces successfully secure and hold Mokha and Sanaa.This would confirm the military effectiveness of the pact, significantly weakening the Houthis' strategic position in the Red Sea.
The US and Iran reach a deal to de-escalate tensions in the region.The nervousness in energy markets could subside, potentially reducing the immediate pressure on the Houthis and the need for the pact's military intervention.

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