Houthis Capture Strategic Island in Key Shipping Route

Yemen's Houthi forces have captured a strategic volcanic island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital global shipping route for oil exports. The takeover expands Houthi control over this key maritime chokepoint.

🐿️ This island seizure gives Houthis direct leverage over global oil flows, likely spiking insurance and shipping costs through the Red Sea.