Bab al-Mandab: From trap to advantage
The article discusses an incident involving the failure of a Saudi plan to withdraw allied forces from the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Previously, a plan had been prepared to lure the Houthis into open areas for aerial strikes; however, the Saudi aircraft did not carry out the attack due to the lack of American approval from Donald Trump. This led to the stoppage of the operation and the collapse of the Saudi forces, with commanders exchanging accusations of treason. As a result, the Houthis took control of Bab al-Mandab, a strategic waterway connecting the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea. This boosted their capabilities and weakened Saudi influence in the region, revealing the international community’s inability to protect this vital channel. The consequences are disastrous: Saudi Arabia’s military prestige has been damaged, and the Houthis have become a force threatening international shipping. Meanwhile, the conflict exposes the complex interference of major powers’ policies—whether supporting the Houthis or restricting them—and how this affects the security of the strait, raising questions about who may have facilitated their fall.
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