Saudi Arabia Prepares Military Offensive Against Houthis | Which Shipping Chokepoint?

In October 2026, Saudi Arabia reportedly prepared a military offensive against the Houthis aimed at securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime shipping chokepoints. The strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and plays a major role in global trade and energy transportation. This important international current affairs question is useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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