The Lightning Offensive That Saw the Houthis Grab a Crucial Oil Corridor
The Yemeni rebels had sat out the Iran war, until the militant group saw an opening. Now, it has to be reckoned with.
Following months of inactivity in Yemen's ongoing conflict, Iran-backed Houthi rebels executed a swift offensive this weekend, seizing a critical maritime chokepoint and raising concerns over global energy supplies. The group, led by Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, has shown significant ambition and military proficiency in their recent actions.
While the Houthis have shown resilience against American airstrikes, their renewed advances highlight their growing power and adaptability. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital 18-mile-wide passage between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, has been taken by the Houthis, forcing a reevaluation of global energy dynamics. The conflict has further strained alliances between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who have historically been at odds with the Houthis, and may compel international powers to become more involved in the region's complex situation.
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