Houthis Reassure Bab-el-Mandeb Shipping Safety Amid Red Sea Tensions

Yemen's Houthi Foreign Ministry issued a statement asserting that navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is not threatened, a notable softening from prior attacks on shipping. The claim is unverified and contrasts with recent incidents, suggesting possible de-escalation or messaging aimed at reducing insurance and diplomatic pressure. If sustained, this could ease risk premiums on Red Sea transits, but credibility remains low given past actions.