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Yemen’s Leader Vows to Never Allow Iran, Houthis to Take Control of Bab el-Mandeb
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Yemen's leader Rashad al-Alimi vowed to prevent Iran and the Houthis from taking control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, warning they would face major losses if they approached the waterway.
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Why It Matters
The Bab el-Mandeb strait is a critical maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, vital for global shipping and regional security.
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Yemen’s leader vows to never allow Iran, Houthis to take control of Bab el-Mandeb
Rashad al-Alimi says Houthis "will face major losses" if they approach the strait
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Yemen will increase military presence in Bab el-Mandeb to deter Houthi advances
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions will Yemen take to prevent Houthi or Iranian control?
- How have the Houthis advanced toward the strait in recent weeks?
- What is Iran's current level of influence over Houthi forces?
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This article was originally published by TASS.
