Saudi Arabia and Houthis escalate strikes over Bab al-Mandeb strait
The Houthis report 129 Saudi strikes in 48 hours as tensions rise over the strategic waterway.
Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have intensified military operations in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical shipping chokepoint between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. According to the Houthis, Saudi forces launched 129 strikes over a 48-hour period, though the claim remains unverified.
The escalation has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Riyadh's oil industry and regional shipping traffic through one of the world's most important maritime routes.
Sources
- Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb — Al Jazeera — All
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