https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable-choiceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable-choicehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable-choice#u68202Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:31:26 +0000Houthi forces have advanced in Yemen, seizing strategic Red Sea positions and prompting a surge in military exchanges with Saudi Arabia. This territorial gain puts Gulf states in a difficult position regarding their regional security and diplomatic relations with Iran. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis are currently trading strikes over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical maritime chokepoint. The shift in control over Red Sea access threatens international shipping and challenges the existing security architecture in the region.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandeb strait is a vital artery for global tr