Strategic Points in Yemen Come Under Houthi Control

According to information provided by sources close to the Yemeni government, the Houthis have taken control of Mayyun (Perim) Island, which holds strategic importance in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the Zubab district in the city of Taiz.

Mayyun Island and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Sources close to the Yemeni government announced that the Houthis have captured Mayyun (Perim) Island, which holds strategic importance in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This development is of great significance regarding the control of the strait in question.

Mayyun Island is located at the narrowest point of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, and plays a critical role in monitoring ship traffic.

Status of the Zubab District

According to other information provided by government sources, the Zubab district, attached to the Red Sea coastal city of Taiz, has also fallen into the hands of the Houthis.

Zubab holds a very critical position strategically due to being a coastal town directly overlooking the strait.

Changes in the Conflict Zone

The Houthis' capture of Mayyun Island and Zubab following the city of Al-Mokha has significantly changed the control map in the conflict zone.

As a result of the clashes that have escalated since July, the Houthis secured control over the entirety of Al-Hudaydah Governorate and advanced towards the west of Taiz.

Importance of the Red Sea Route

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which constitutes the main route for maritime trade between Asia and Europe, is a mandatory transit point for ships using the Suez Canal.

Millions of barrels of oil and liquefied natural gas are transported via this route, and the passage is of vital importance for global trade.