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Houthis launch new offensive, tighten grip on Bab el Mandeb

Iran-backed Houthi rebels, having seized much of Yemen's Red Sea coast and controlling the Bab el Mandeb Strait, have initiated a new major offensive, potentially aiming for full control of Yemen. This escalation threatens a critical global trade and energy chokepoint, raising risks for shipping and regional stability.

Blicabout 11 hours agoYE, IR, SACredibility 20%View source

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Mosaic Score8.6
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#houthi#yemen#bab-el-mandeb#red-sea#iran#saudi-arabia

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Bab el Mandeb StraitRed Sea coastRed Sea

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