Fighting rages over Bab al-Mandab Strait

Saudi Arabian special forces are involved in the military operation against Shiite Huthi rebels in neighboring Yemen for controlof Bab el-Mandeb Strait a Saudi adviser said Monday. Army special forces supplied weapons and communications equipment to militia loyal to President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi in the main southern city of Aden, the adviser said.
He said army and navy special forces were also involved in operations against Huthi units that "invaded" Myun Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which much of the world's maritime trade passes.
DEBKA military sources: Egyptian navy and marines are taking part in the military operation in Aden and Myun Island.