The movement of ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait continues normally despite the control of Ansar Allah forces in this area. This indicates that the advances of Ansar Allah are by no means a threat to international navigation.
Ansar Allah's emphasis on navigation restrictions
The Ansar Allah movement in Yemen had previously announced that navigation bans only apply to ships linked to Saudi Arabia, due to this country's aggressions against Yemen. This announcement was somewhat a response to rumors that sought to portray the advances of Ansar Allah as a serious threat to international navigation security.
Read more: Missile attack on the positions of separatist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan
Ansar Allah's control over strategic areas
In recent days, Yemeni forces have successfully controlled the city of Al-Mokha, the island of Raqr, and the heights overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait with their rapid advances. Currently, the Bab al-Mandab Strait is under the control of Ansar Allah, which has raised concerns among some countries regarding navigation security in this area.
According to available information, from September 11 to September 15, 159 ships passed through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This statistic shows that the average number of ships passing through this area reaches 38 ships per day, which itself is evidence of the continued maritime activities in this waterway.
Anti-Ansar Allah propaganda
At the same time, anti-Ansar Allah movements in Yemen have attempted to portray the advances of these forces as dangerous through toxic propaganda, presenting it as a threat to international navigation. This type of propaganda is not only based on battlefield realities but aims to create fear and concern among other countries and international shipping.
It seems that despite this media pressure, the existing realities on the battlefield and the continuation of maritime activities indicate that the Ansar Allah movement has managed to emphasize its control over strategic areas while maintaining navigation security. This could have significant implications for the future of navigation and security in this region.
Read more: The martyrdom of one of the commanders of the Al-Qassam Brigades in northern Gaza · Ansar Allah's advance in Yemen; a turning point in regional wars!
