Vance signals U.S. mediation in Yemen war as Houthis expand control over Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday said the U.S. has been in contact with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as the rebel group consolidates its control over the country's western coastline and deepens its influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
TL;DR
- U.S. has been in contact with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Houthis are consolidating control over Yemen's western coastline.
- The rebels are deepening their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.