Published Sep 20, 2026, 9:23 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source
US may strike Houthis if Saudi requests, risking Bab al-Mandeb closure
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There is a reasonable possibility that President Trump may accede to Saudi requests for strikes against Houthi infrastructure, and if the U.S. conducts such strikes, the Houthis will highly likely expand their campaign against shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb, effectively closing the strait.