Houthi capture of Al-Mokha raises Bab Al-Mandab, Taiz threat

Houthi forces have taken control of Al-Mokha, a key Red Sea port in Yemen, raising concerns about potential threats to the Bab Al-Mandab strait and the city of Taiz. Analysts caution that this does not automatically open the path to full control of the strait or an imminent assault on Taiz, but the strategic shift is significant. The development could impact maritime security and regional conflict dynamics.