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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels

5 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

5 October 2026

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operational-macro

◆ Geography

Saudi ArabiaYemenMiddle East

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have seized key positions along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels, aiming to secure this vital maritime chokepoint and counter Iran-aligned insurgents amid escalating regional tensions. This move aims to restore free traffic in the Red Sea and protect Saudi territory from missile and drone attacks.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has shifted, opening a critical route that underpins global energy flows. You should watch for disruptions in supply chains and adjust strategies to buffer risks linked to Middle East instability.

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11 sources · first reported 13 Sep 2026 · latest 6 Oct 2026

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