Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Territory; Saudi Oil Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha and islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global shipping route. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia closed its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks, which Iraqi officials linked to launches from their territory. These developments escalate regional tensions, potentially impacting international shipping security and global energy supplies.