Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab after Trump cancels strikes at Saudi request

Houthi rebels are advancing on strategic positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening a key maritime chokepoint. The move follows a reported last-minute cancellation of US strikes by Trump at Saudi Arabia's request, per US press. This suggests a shift in US posture and could escalate regional tensions, with implications for global oil transit.