Saudi-backed forces strike hard at Houthi positions near Red Sea

Houthi rebels have captured strategic Red Sea islands, creating significant threats to Saudi shipping routes and increasing regional instability. This escalation disrupts global trade and heightens tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. In response, Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen launched intense airstrikes against Houthi positions near the port city of Mocha and Dhubab. These military operations target areas close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for international shipping traffic.