Houthi Forces Control Yemen's Red Sea Coastline and Bab al-Mandab Strait; Saudi Oil Flow Halted

Houthi forces have gained control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, encompassing the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical chokepoint for global maritime commerce. This development led Saudi Arabia to halt oil flow through its East-West Pipeline following targeting incidents, sparking concerns over international shipping and energy markets. Yemeni government forces have initiated counterattacks near Mocha.