The Houthis in Yemen declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea on 8/6/2026, and warned of a complete closure of the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait amid the renewed fire exchange between Iran and Israel.
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- Communication channels with the Houthis; and
- Risk mitigation measures and monitoring efforts in Bab al-Mandeb.
