The Houthis’ takeover of the full east coast of the Red Sea, as well as the strategical islands of Zuqar and Mayyun (Piram), and consequently over Bab al-Mandab, will have both regional and global consequences. It besides highlights the possible of forgotten conflicts and the limitations of technological supremacy in asymmetric warfare. This is besides very good news for Iran in the context of its conflict with the U.S. and Israel.