Special Episode: Will the Houthis Shut Down the Bab al-Mandab Strait? hschaub Mon, 09/14/2026 - 17:03 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Middle East & North Africa 14 September 2026 1 minute Special Episode: Will the Houthis Shut Down the Bab al-Mandab Strait? In this special episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi about the rapid Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, what they mean for Saudi Arabia and the wider region, and the risk of a broader shipping crisis. Share BlueSky Email Facebook Linkedin Twitter Whatsapp Save Print Related Tags Yemen In this special episode of Hold Your Fire! , Rich