Yemen displacement surges as Houthi conflict escalates; Red Sea passage contested

UN reports at least 184,000 displaced since August due to intensified fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi militia. The Yemeni army claims control of Bab al-Mandab, while Houthis report further attacks on Saudi Arabia, indicating continued instability in the Red Sea. Displacement numbers are expected to rise, and the maritime security situation remains uncertain.