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Yemen Official: Houthis Target Bab al-Mandab Trade
The article discusses the efforts of the Houthis to take control of the Yemeni city of Taiz, which is a strategic location connecting the northern and southern parts of the country and influencing trade movement through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The report explains that the Houthis have been imposing a blockade on Taiz since 2015, leading to widespread humanitarian suffering, including shortages of water, medicine, and fuel, along with declining medical services amid ongoing military operations. Experts also warn that the Houthis' strategies aim to impact global trade, especially the passage through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which accounts for about 15% of worldwide trade and 20% of supply chains. This poses a threat to the stability of oil trade and maritime transportation and reflects Iran's attempt to expand its regional influence at the expense of international interests. The article also emphasizes the importance of Marib governorate economically, given its oil and gas resources, as well as its role in hosting a large number of displaced persons. The continued clashes and military developments further exacerbate civilian suffering and complicate the humanitarian and security situation.
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