Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil exports

Houthi rebels in Yemen consolidated lightning gains across the country's western coast. The group, which recently resumed fighting with the Saudi-backed government, also extended its hold on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint at the southern reaches of the Red Sea. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy