Yemen Conflict Resurges: Houthi Clashes in Bab al-Mandab Leave Hundreds Dead

Fighting has resumed in Yemen after years of relative calm, with clashes concentrated around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade. The Iran-backed Houthi movement is attempting to seize control of this strategic route, while the internationally recognized government remains divided and faces a deepening humanitarian crisis. The resumption of hostilities threatens to disrupt shipping lanes and exacerbate regional instability, though the scale and duration of the offensive remain uncertain.