• Substance_P@lemmy.world
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    TLDR. The threat regarding the Bab al-Mandab Strait is based on a support for the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen, Iran backing and providing the Houthis with advanced weaponry like anti-ship ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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      Calling Ansar Allah rebels is kinda silly given that they’re the government that controls vast majority of the country. It’s the official government of Yemen.

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        I’m just describing what was written in the article. But yeah, I get your point, there is always some level of bias in these articles.