ChudBear said:Cal88 said:ChudBear said:DiabloWags said:
The Houthis now control the Yemeni side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
This is the southern gateway to the Red Sea, and Suez Canal.
This is clearly problematic given that it reduces supplies thru a second major transit corridor.
In a statement Friday, the Houthi armed forces boasted of gains along the coast without mentioning the island, Mokha or the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. They vowed "escalation for escalation" in the confrontation with Saudi Arabia, while declaring that "maritime navigation is safe for all companies except for Saudi vessels."
Houthis take over key port in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping | AP News
Houthis are in last resort mode without Iran funneling them money
"Last resort"?
Yes
You make a very compelling argument.
