Iran War reignites Yemen civil conflict; Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb ends truce

The Iran war has prompted the Houthi militia to resume hostilities in Yemen, breaking a four-year truce. The Houthis' threat to Saudi interests and shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has made negotiation untenable. This marks a significant escalation in regional conflict, with potential implications for global energy transit.