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Ongoing Saudi-backed Yemeni government operations since early October 2026 have recaptured key coastal positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Dhubab and areas around Mokha, following Houthi seizures of the Yemen-side shoreline, Perim (Mayyun) Island, and nearby islands in September. These advances aim to reduce Houthi ability to target shipping lanes directly from the strait, though the Houthis dispute full loss of control and retain inland missile and drone capabilities. Houthi forces declared a blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in July 2026 and have conducted repeated attacks on commercial ships, contributing to traffic volumes running 15-60% below pre-escalation averages. No authority has declared the strait formally closed, and non-Saudi vessels continue transits with heightened security measures, though war-risk insurance has tightened and some rerouting persists. Recent cross-border strikes, including on Saudi infrastructure, and retaliatory coalition airstrikes keep risks elevated for vessels with certain flag or ownership ties. Upcoming ground fighting outcomes and any further Houthi interdiction attempts will shape whether volumes fall to levels traders view as effective closure.