Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have taken control of key areas on Yemen's coast, altering the balance of power in the Gulf region and consolidating Iran's influence over strategic oil supply routes.
This move creates a second point of pressure on oil supplies, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is already disrupted, according to Reuters.
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