Sanaa: Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have taken control of the entire Red Sea coast of the country, a government official reported on Friday. This strategic move brings the rebels closer to gaining near-total control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a crucial shipping corridor that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
According to France24.com, this development comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Saudi authorities issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in areas near the border with Yemen. This followed the Houthi rebels' claim that Riyadh had launched dozens of airstrikes on Yemen, escalating the conflict further.
In related regional developments, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in southern Lebanon, as recorded by the US Geological Survey (USGS). This seismic activity coincided with an announcement by the Israeli military that it had destroyed tunnels belonging to Hezbollah. Additionally, Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that their navy targeted a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to the volatility in the region.
