Houthi Advance in Yemen Triggers Mass Displacement and Threatens Key Red Sea Shipping Lane

Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched an offensive along Yemen's Red Sea coast, causing widespread displacement and a "hysterical panic" among civilians. The United Nations has warned that the situation could lead to a return of humanitarian catastrophe. The rebels' advance towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, raises concerns about potential disruptions to international commerce.