Yemen Interior Minister Accuses Iran of Militarizing Bab al-Mandeb via Houthis

The Yemen Interior Minister stated that Iran is using the Houthi group to strengthen its military presence in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint. The minister did not provide specific evidence or dates for these alleged activities. The statement comes amid ongoing hostilities in Yemen, where the Houthis have been engaged in a war with a Saudi-led coalition since 2015. The claim aligns with previous accusations from Yemeni officials that Iran is supporting the Houthis with weapons and military training.