As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines

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As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines

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As Houthi forces capture the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, the United States appears willing to refrain from intervention, possibly trusting Houthi assurances on shipping amid its war with Iran.

Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping Houthi forces Bab al-Mandeb US policy shipping security Iran war

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