Houthi Forces Seize Red Sea Port and Islands, Threatening Global Shipping Routes

Houthi rebels have seized the port of Mocha and Red Sea islands near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a vital global shipping corridor. The move follows a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and raises concerns about sustained disruption to international trade, rising energy prices, and the potential for broader regional conflict involving Saudi Arabia, the United States, and European nations.