Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a crucial shipping route

Yemen is facing a potential return to civil war as Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalate attacks, including the reported seizure of the key Red Sea port of Mokha. This development threatens a crucial shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is increasingly important as Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict exacerbates an already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, where millions are in need of aid.