The Iran-backed group is seeking control of strategic mountains near the Bab al-Mandab Strait after a rapid advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, adding pressure on Saudi oil exports and raising concerns over wider energy supplies. Widening Middle East conflict further threatens global energy supplies Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Iran-backed group is seeking control of strategic mountains near the Bab al-Mandab Strait after a rapid advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, adding pressure on Saudi oil exports and raising concerns over wider energy supplies.S1

• Widening Middle East conflict further threatens global energy suppliesS2