https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-government-forces-drive-houthis-from-bab-el-mandeb-straitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-government-forces-drive-houthis-from-bab-el-mandeb-straithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-government-forces-drive-houthis-from-bab-el-mandeb-strait#u117607Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:40:11 +0000Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have advanced to recapture the Red Sea coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to Mocha, driving Iran-backed Houthi rebels from most areas seized the previous month. In retaliation, Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks targeting locations in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, Abha international airport, and the Khamis Mushait military base, while also striking near the runway at Aden International Airport.Why it mattersThe strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait serves as a vital shipping