Erfolg für Verbündete des Iran: Huthi-Rebellen greifen nach wichtiger Meerenge Bab al-Mandab
Die mit dem Iran verbündeten Huthi-Rebellen erobern die gesamte Küste des Roten Meers im Jemen und strategisch wichtige Inseln. Der Druck auf den Welthandel könnte damit weiter steigen.
Iran-aligned Huthi rebels have made significant gains in the Red Sea, according to Yemeni government sources. They have taken control of the entire coastline of the Red Sea and strategically important islands, significantly increasing their access to the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a crucial part of the shortest sea route between Europe and Asia.
The Huthi's recent military victories have led to a sharp rise in oil prices, with Brent crude oil briefly reaching nearly $110 per barrel. In response, the internationally recognized Yemeni government launched airstrikes on Huthi positions in the port city of Mukalla and its airport. The Huthi now control the Red Sea coast and can more effectively target and disrupt trade vessels.
This development is a major setback for Saudi Arabia and international shipping, as the Bab al-Mandab Strait is essential for global trade between Europe and Asia. The Huthi have previously attacked ships in the Red Sea, particularly during the Gaza conflict, causing significant disruptions to international shipping. In the last few days, over 46,000 people have reportedly been displaced, with families forced to flee their homes in the conflict-ridden country.
International organizations, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have called for humanitarian access and protection of aid workers in the region.
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