From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-Mandeb
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In the space of a few days, the Huthis rebels took control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strait essential for world trade. This capture has caused oil prices to rise to over US$100 a barrel. And poses a direct threat to international tradeThe Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a highly strategic passage. It is the gateway to the Red Sea and access to the Suez Canal from the Indian Ocean. The same strait sees about 12% of the world's trade, including 11% o…
From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-Mandeb
Yemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support. They have disrupted vital shipping and struck critical oil facilities. Houthi missiles and drones have reached over 1,000 miles away. Their military tactics focus on infiltration and drone attacks.
In an interview with Radio NV, Deputy Director of the Center for Near East Studies Sergey Danilov tells what helped the Yemeni Houthis gain control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, how this will affect the distribution of forces in the region and what the consequences will be for the world oil market.
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