Houthis Threaten Naval Blockade of Bab el-Mandeb Strait
A senior Houthi official warned that the group is preparing to implement a complete naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively threatening to shut down the critical Red Sea shipping chokepoint. The threat was issued to deter Gulf countries from assisting in potential US and Israeli military operations in the region.
Date: June 4, 2026
Location: Middle East, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: timesofisrael.com