Yemen's Battle for the Sea: A Regional Power Play The latest escalation of the conflict in Yemen is a stark reminder that control of the region's maritime chokepoints may be the true prize.
Government forces are clashing with Houthi rebels along the Red Sea, while the Houthis retaliate by firing into Saudi Arabia. This is not just a local fight for power but a regional struggle for dominance.
The capture of Mokha port city and an island on the Bab el Mandeb Strait has given the Houthis a significant strategic advantage.