- The claim is unverified and from a single source.
- Bab el-Mandeb is a critical maritime chokepoint.
Iran's Security Council Secretary Rezaei said Yemeni forces have taken control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait and deployed there, and that this happened at Iran's instigation. The claim is unverified and comes from a single source.
One free account opens every story complete, the live board, the 30-day calendar, a watchlist and breaking alerts on your phone. No card. The wire stays free to read.