Houthis acquire significant control over Bab-el-Mandeb amid Yemeni military withdrawal

Sanaa, Nov 15 (UNI) Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia has gained greater control over territory overlooking the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait after southern forces fighting alongside the internationally recognised, Saudi-backed government announced their withdrawal towards Aden on Sunday. The Southern Armed Forces said on November 15 that they were redeploying troops from Dhubab Airport and the Bab el-Mandeb area, west of Taiz governorate, to prioritise the defence of Aden and neighbouring provinces, reinforce other front lines and address emerging security threats. "The Southern Armed Forces announce the implementation of a redeployment operation for its forces from Dhubab Airport and the Bab…