Houthi Rebels Seize Strategic Island, Raising Oil Price Fears
The Houthi rebels have taken control of the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical shipping pathway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
This move has raised concerns about global oil supplies and escalated Middle East tensions. The Strait is a vital trade route, with over 30% of global oil exports passing through it.
The Yemeni government confirmed on Friday that the Houthi rebels have occupied Perim Island, which is located near the entrance to the Suez Canal.