Houthis' Strategic Gambit in Yemen Threatens Global Shipping The capture of Perim Island by Iran backed Houthi rebels has sent shockwaves through the international community, with far reaching implications for global shipping and geopolitics.
Situated in the Bab el Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint connecting Asia to Europe via the Red Sea and Suez Canal, Perim Island's strategic location makes it a prized asset for any power seeking control over this vital trade route.
The Houthi's capture of Perim Island comes on the heels of their successful seizure of Yemen's port city of Mokha from Saudi backed government forces.