Hanish Islands and Houthis' control
The western coast front of Yemen has experienced a significant escalation on the ground following the arrival of Houthi militia fighters on the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the Red Sea. This movement threatens control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and impacts international shipping routes. Since the beginning of September, Houthi attacks have intensified, leading to the withdrawal of government forces from the city of Al-Mokha. This development has prompted the Yemeni president and several countries to warn of the dangers posed by Houthi expansion to regional security. The Hanish Islands are considered a strategic platform, as the Houthis seek to seize control of them to strengthen their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital corridor for global maritime navigation. This is especially critical amid increasing regional and international tensions linked to the Yemen-Iran conflict. Analysts believe the government's retreat was due to weak military forces and a lack of coordination between military and political efforts, reflecting a state of military confusion and the group's ongoing readiness to take the initiative on the ground.
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