This Critical Oil Chokepoint Is Now Under Houthi Control | WSJ

Iran-backed Houthis have opened a new front in the war in the Middle East. The group’s quick offensive to take the southwestern coast of Yemen and control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has sent shockwaves around the world. WSJ explains how the militant group and other Iranian allies have moved to choke off oil shipments and attack Saudi Arabia exports, sending oil prices higher and complicating the U.S. war with Iran. Chapters: 0:00 Houthi’s hold in Yemen 0:29 The offensive 1:34 The impact 2:38 The geopolitics 3:17 What’s next? News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #MiddleEast #Houthis #WSJ