Iran reportedly pressuring Houthis to destabilise Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab

Reuters reports that Iran is pressing Yemen's Houthi movement to take steps to destabilise the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandab strait, both critical to global trade. Yemen's strategic location and internal instability make it a key flashpoint. Any escalation could severely disrupt worldwide shipping routes.