Strait of Bab al-Mandab
Coverage of Strait of Bab al-Mandab in the Nexus archive.
- Trump downplays Houthi threat to blockade Red Sea
President Trump downplayed a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, stating the U.S. has addressed similar issues before. The Houthis announced a naval blockade at the Strait of Bab al-Mandab, but Trump noted it has not yet occurred. He also confirmed plans to visit Dover Air Force Base for the transfer of remains of soldiers killed in the conflict.
- Trump downplays Houthi threat to blockade Red Sea
President Donald Trump downplays a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, stating the U.S. has addressed the group previously. The Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia at the Strait of Bab al-Mandab, which could disrupt global oil markets and breach a 2025 ceasefire. Trump confirmed plans to visit Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer of remains of soldiers killed in the conflict.
- Trump downplays Houthi threat to blockade Red Sea
President Donald Trump downplays a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, stating the U.S. has addressed the group before. The Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia at the Strait of Bab al-Mandab, which Trump said has not yet materialized. He also confirmed plans to visit Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of soldiers' remains.