Houthis lost control over strategic strait – statement

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, stated that Houthi forces no longer control the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. The statement came amid a government forces operation launched this week. In September, the group expanded its presence on Mayyun Island. Details of the operation have not been disclosed, and Houthi representatives have not commented on the statement.

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, stated that Houthi forces have lost control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. He called this a victory for Yemen and the Arab world. The statement came amid a government forces operation launched this week aimed at reclaiming territories held by the Houthis. In September, the group expanded its presence on Mayyun Island, located in the strait. Al-Jaber did not disclose details of the operation or specify how control was established. Houthi representatives had not commented on the statement at the time of publication. According to reports from Yemen, government forces have regained control over the Abud el-Mandab area and Mayyun Island.