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In conflict with the Houthis, Saudi Arabia is facing a two-strait dilemma
September 15, 2026 6:12 pm
The lack of support from Saudi-backed forces, aggravated by internal infighting with the UAE-aligned factions that were deployed along the coast, have enabled the Houthis to seize the Bab el-Mandeb with minimal resistance
Expert Explains: What the fresh Houthi offensive in Yemen means for Saudi Arabia
September 12, 2026 6:41 pm
The Houthi threat’s evolution has created a Black Swan that no Saudi state has ever faced historically — a loss of unimpeded access to both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb.
Saudi's MBS called Trump twice for strikes on Houthis. Why did president say no?
September 12, 2026 2:26 am
Saudi Arabia is seeking greater US support as Iran-backed Houthis advance towards Bab el-Mandeb, threatening a vital Red Sea route for global trade and Saudi oil exports.
Houthis seize Perim island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Why Red Sea chokepoint matters to Saudi oil
September 11, 2026 6:57 pm
Houthis have also reached the Yemeni town of Dhubab , which sits directly on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait across from the island of Perim.
Iran asks Yemen's Houthis to prepare Red Sea blockade: What it means for global oil
July 17, 2026 6:55 pm
Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, according to a Reuters report.
Saudi Arabia warns Trump: US blockade of Iran could backfire, choke Kingdom’s own oil lifeline, says report
April 14, 2026 5:30 pm
Gulf states don't want the war to end with Iran still controlling Strait of Hormuz, but many, Saudi Arabia included, are pushing Washington to resolve the standoff at the table, WSJ reported, citing regional officials.
As Houthis join the fray, Iran war enters the ‘Strait of Death’
March 31, 2026 12:46 pm
Their entry coincides with the deployment of thousands of extra US troops in the region, and the strong possibility of a ground invasion
After Strait of Hormuz, it's Bab el-Mandab now. What happens if the ‘Gate of Tears’ is blocked?
March 29, 2026 5:01 pm
The Bab el-Mandab, also known as the “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, lies at the southern tip of the Red Sea, between Yemen and the Horn of Africa. It connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and further to the Indian Ocean.
As Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war, all eyes now on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
March 30, 2026 9:41 am
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked the world’s worst energy shock. Now, the entry of their Houthi allies raises fears over another maritime chokepoint — the Bab el-Mandeb.
The 'silent' ally: Why Yemen’s Houthis are holding their fire while the Middle East ignites
March 19, 2026 12:28 pm
Why Yemen’s Houthi rebels have not joined the Iran–Israel conflict has drawn attention as other Iran-aligned groups enter the fighting. Analysts say ideology, domestic priorities in Yemen, and the risk of retaliation may explain the group’s restraint.
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