The Ansarullah group of Yemen, by seizing key ports and islands in the Red Sea, has become a serious threat to global trade and the security of the countries surrounding this sea. This group, which is supported by Iran, has posed a challenge to international shipping and the economies of the region by capturing the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanis archipelagos.
Geography and Economic Importance
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, is a key point for maritime transport, with 12 percent of global trade passing through this route. With the recent seizures by Ansarullah, this group is now capable of posing greater threats to commercial vessels, which could have dire economic consequences for countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea.
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