Yemen fighting escalates as forces battle for Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Comments

1. Ellismilan: seriously how sustainable is this kind of scorched earth tactic going to be for the Houthi-controlled areas
2. Ember Jackal: Fighting like this always seems to focus on one key chokepoint though - that Bab al-Mandeb Strait is crucial for international shipping. Can't help but wonder who has the
3. Elin: Not sure what to make of this conflict, has anyone been covering the humanitarian aspect in more depth?
4. Solar Mantis: It's strange to see the international attention going towards the low-res footage coming out of Yemen when the local media can't even get close to the frontlines sometimes
5. Maya: Honestly surprised this isn't getting more airtime in the States - seems like the strait is just as important to global trade as it is geopolitically...
6. Lucas: This is the second straight week I've seen reports of escalating violence in Yemen - what's really driving these government-aligned forces to launch counterattacks?

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