Strait of Tension: The War for Hormuz and Beyond The latest strike on an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the Houthis' expansion of control over the Bab el Mandeb Strait, has brought tensions in the Middle East to a boiling point.
This is no longer just about oil; it's about who gets to dictate the terms of global commerce and energy supply.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been making steady gains in Yemen, capturing strategic islands and ports that control access to the Red Sea.