Yemen’s leader vows to never allow Iran, Houthis to take control of Bab el-Mandeb

Yemen’s leader Rashad al-Alimi vowed to prevent Iran and the Houthi movement from taking control of the strategically crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait. He warned that Houthis would incur major losses if they tried to approach the maritime chokepoint, underscoring tensions in the region.