Yemen8h ago
Houthis threaten to block Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
Iranian authorities, via Press TV, warn that if the US takes action against the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen's Houthis will open a second front and block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf hinted at this possibility on April 4. The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait handles up to 6% of global maritime oil shipments, making it a critical chokepoint.
1 source|Yemen/Red Sea|3 details
Yemen14h ago
US drone operating over Marib, Yemen
A US drone is operating over Marib in central Yemen, which is controlled by the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council. This represents continued US military surveillance activity in Yemeni territory.
1 source|Marib, Yemen|3 details