Why is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?
Summary
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is a key location near Yemen's Red Sea coast, where Iran-backed Houthi fighters have recently taken control of territory. Yemen has been in a civil war since 2014, and now the UK plans to help Saudi Arabia by sending a military aircraft to refuel jets involved in defensive missions.Key Facts
- The Bab al-Mandab Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a critical waterway for global shipping.
- Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen recently captured areas along the Red Sea coast near this strait.
- Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 when the Houthis took over Sanaa, the capital city.
- In 2015, Saudi Arabia led a coalition of Arab countries to support Yemen’s government and fight the Houthis.
- Thousands of refugees have fled Yemen due to the ongoing fighting.
- The UK has agreed to send a military aircraft to refuel Saudi fighter jets on defensive missions after a Saudi request.
- The conflict in Yemen and the control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait impact oil shipping routes and regional security.
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