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Al-Makha and Bab al-Mandab: Security Concerns
The article focused on the escalation by the Houthi group in Yemen toward strategic sites along the country's western coast, particularly the control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and surrounding islands, such as Meiyon Island, the Hanish Islands, and Zughair. The Houthis aim to expand their influence over vital maritime trade routes, increase their capacity to smuggle weapons and drugs, and threaten international navigation using missiles, drones, boats, and naval mines. This escalation is supported by Iran and is considered a threat to regional and global security, presenting significant risks related to increased smuggling, expanded cooperation with armed groups in the Horn of Africa, and enhancing the group's influence over critical shipping lanes. Such developments could lead to higher shipping costs and increased risks of disruptions to global supply chains. Analyses indicate that this escalation jeopardizes maritime security and facilitates the infiltration of smuggling and terror networks, reflecting Iran's strategic pressure on key waterways.
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