Yemeni government forces withdraw from Bab al-Mandab strait

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Yemeni government forces are withdrawing from the Bab al-Mandab strait, six weeks after their blocking offensive. The forces announced that they are regrouping in order to defend Aden.

Houthi control of the strait previously led to the closure of the shipping lane and damage to the energy market. The concern is that the rebels will take over the port city of Aden, where the official government is seated.