Houthis in Yemen prepare to close Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, awaiting right moment

The Houthis in Yemen are preparing to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and are waiting for the right moment, reports The Telegraph. This move is part of a broader Iranian strategy to increase pressure on the US and its allies. The publication notes that such a step would resemble Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz and could severely disrupt global trade, forcing ships to reroute around Africa.