Yemen's FM says Houthis using Bab al-Mandab to mirror Iran's pressure in Strait of Hormuz
The Houthis seek to replicate the Iranian model of control over the Strait of Hormuz on Bab al-Mandab
Assessment
Yemen's foreign minister warns that Houthi control over Bab al-Mandab could replicate Iran's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz. This would give the Houthis leverage over global shipping lanes, threatening regional stability and trade. The comparison highlights a coordinated Iranian axis seeking to disrupt maritime security.