What would Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb mean for the region?

What would Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb mean for the region? Submitted by Shady Ibrahim on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 15:37 Further advances could raise the costs of passage and impose constantly changing risks on trade and energy flows Container ships anchor near Bab al-Mandeb Strait on 6 August 2026 (AFP) Off In war, tactical movements can achieve strategic objectives, while strategic manoeuvres can produce operational setbacks. This is perhaps the clearest way to understand the latest battles in Yemen, particularly af