THE killing of at least three Pakistani sailors in an apparent Houthi attack targeting a vessel in the waters of Bab al-Mandeb and the strong reaction from the state, illustrate the combustible situation at this volatile chokepoint. Unless all sides, particularly the Houthis, show restraint, the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb maritime corridors can become the site of greater hostilities, mirroring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack took place on Aug 11, and the Yemeni government has held the Houthis responsible for it. However, the Iran-allied armed group, which controls much of Yemen,........

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