According to a bulletin reviewed by The Zioneer, the Houthi movement is celebrating the capture of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait without a fight, achieving full control over the strategic waterway. The report, issued by The Zioneer Intelligence Desk, frames the development as a major strategic breakthrough, though no independent confirmation of the takeover has been obtained.
The Zioneer reports on Friday afternoon that the Houthi movement is celebrating the capture of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait without a fight. The bulletin, issued by The Zioneer Intelligence Desk, describes the development as a major strategic breakthrough, noting that the Houthis achieved full control over the key maritime chokepoint without engaging in combat.
This follows weeks of reports of Houthi advances along Yemen's western coast and toward the strait, including the earlier capture of Perim Island and the 'blue area' maritime zone. In recent days, analysts assessed that the Houthis were on the verge of fully controlling the strait, a move that would threaten global shipping and regional security. The current report appears to confirm that the takeover has occurred.
No independent verification has been obtained from official sources, and the Houthis themselves have not yet issued a formal statement. The Zioneer continues to monitor for confirmation and reaction from international stakeholders.
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