Yemeni forces retake key strait from Houthi rebels

Forces loyal to Yemen's government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, have recaptured several key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait is a vital waterway for global shipping. Yemeni officials said the areas were taken from Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran. The officials spoke on Monday. The fighting near Bab el-Mandeb has intensified in recent days. Control of the strait matters because it sits on one of the world's busiest shipping routes, linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.