A vital waterway is under threat due to actions by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key route for oil shipments, has been targeted by the rebels. They have threatened shipping in the area and recently captured the port city of Mocha and Perim Island, a strategic location in the strait.

The strait is a crucial passage for global trade, and its stability is now in jeopardy. The Houthi rebels' actions are part of a larger conflict between Tehran and Washington, which has been ongoing for seven months. Further details on the situation are available from the source.