From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-Mandab

Yemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now controls Yemen's entire Red Sea coast. The group has fought numerous wars and formed alliances over decades. They are part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" and target ships in the Red Sea. Their actions disrupt global commerce and pose threats to neighboring countries.