Strait of Consequences: Yemen's Houthis Widen Their Grip on Global Shipping The capture of Greater and Lesser Hanish Island by Iran backed Houthi rebels marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
This strategic advance comes as Saudi Arabia tries to regain lost territory near the Bab el Mandab Strait, an alternative to the closed Strait of Hormuz.
The ripple effects of this war have been devastating for global oil supplies and prices, driving up costs worldwide.