Two Straits, One Front: Ansar Allah's Strategic Victory in Bab Al-Mandeb
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Ansar Allah's advance on the western coast of Yemen and its proximity to Bab al-Mandab has changed the equations of war and turned this force into an influential player in the region's shipping and energy security.
The Houthis' rapid advance marked a remarkable and action-packed 36 hours in a conflict that had remained largely dormant for years. However, the groundwork for renewed fighting had been laid for months, amid tensions between the United States and Iran, as Tehran seeks to leverage oil prices and their impact on the global economy.
The capture of Mosha, Dhubab and the strategic islands of the Red Sea has transformed the maritime position of Yemen. Iran and Ansar Allah now have the ability to exert pressure on two essential sea crossings. By Elijah J. Magnier – The advance of Ansar Allah along the western coast of Yemen represents [...]
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