In this interview Dr. Adel Bakawan on the newest position adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after recent attack from Iraq.
Houthis Take Control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait: 5 Questions to Understand the Situation in Yemen
September 16, 2026
Following the Houthis’ seizure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on 11 September 2026, with the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the region and the global economy are facing renewed upheaval. Dr Adel Bakawan answers five questions to shed light on the current situation in Yemen. This interview for Ouest-France was conducted by journalist Jérémy Breton.