Houthi offensive threatens second strait, complicating US-Iran war

Iran-aligned Houthi forces have launched a swift offensive in Yemen, positioning them to control a second strategic maritime chokepoint, likely the Bab el-Mandeb or a route in the Red Sea. This development, occurring during the seventh month of US-Iran conflict, expands Tehran's leverage over global shipping and escalates regional tensions. The claim is based on a translated report and lacks corroborating details, leaving the exact location and extent of control uncertain.