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Not just mountains.. How might Khbab change the equation of Bab al-Mandab?

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication Sep 15, 2026, 05:49 AM UTC

Original report: Sky News ArabiaOriginal publication Sep 15, 2026, 05:48 AM UTCEditorial policy

Not just mountains.. How might Khbab change the equation of Bab al-Mandab? According to Yemeni military expert Khalid al-Nasi, control over the Khbab mountain range is no longer just a field advance in the Yemeni war, but has become a strategic card that gives the Houthis greater ability to threaten navigation in Bab al-Mandab.

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