Red Sea Crisis Deepens: Houthis Push for Bab al-Mandab as Iran Restricts Hormuz

The conflict between the US and Iran is escalating, threatening global shipping and energy markets. While Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen are advancing toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This widening conflict involves missile strikes, maritime blockades, and nuclear tensions, risking severe disruptions to oil and cargo routes between Asia and Europe.