Yemeni army gains near Bab Al-Mandab vital for Saudi Arabia, analyst says

Political analyst Dr. Zaid Al-Fadheel has praised the Yemeni army's recent advances in its battles against Houthi militias.

Speaking in an interview on Al-Ikhbariya Radio, Al-Fadheel said these gains represent a significant achievement on the geographic, military, political, and international levels.

He added that the Yemeni army's control of the Dhubab area overlooking the Bab Al-Mandab Strait—the main gateway to the Red Sea—is of great importance for both Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Al-Fadheel noted that pushing the Houthis away from Bab Al-Mandab reduces their threat to maritime routes, making the security of the strait an international responsibility. He stressed that regaining control up to the port city of Mokha is crucial for the internationally recognized government to reestablish authority over key regions.

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