The Houthi militia announced it will pardon all soldiers and government personnel who lay down arms and pledged not to prosecute them, underscoring its on‑the‑ground control. There are no reports of a government counteroffensive to retake seized positions. The Houthis currently control the Bab al‑Mandeb and Red Sea shipping lanes; developments over the next hours or days remain uncertain.

2026-09-11

The Houthi militia announced it will pardon all soldiers and government personnel who lay down arms and pledged not to prosecute them, underscoring its on‑the‑ground control. There are no reports of a government counteroffensive to retake seized positions. The Houthis currently control the Bab al‑Mandeb and Red Sea shipping lanes; developments over the next hours or days remain uncertain.