Yemen Forces Retake Strait Areas; Iran Oil Minister Quits

“The Washington Times reports Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retook several areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels, officials say.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on The Asia Desk
Published 1:23 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 3:29 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by The Washington Times: “Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say”, with reporting from Benzinga.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:23 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Saudi-Houthi, Yemen, Iran.
BBN covered this story before: Yemen Forces Retake Port City Mocha; Futures Edge Up (October 5).

The real story

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The Washington TimesSaudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say
BenzingaIran’s Economic Crisis Explodes as Oil Minister Quits Amid $2 Billion Revenue Allegations and Rial Collapse — Scott Bessent Says Pressure ‘W

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Times reports Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retook several areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels, officials say.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Houthis claim attacks on Saudi targets.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBenzinga reports Iran's oil minister has quit amid two billion dollars in revenue allegations, as the rial collapses.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI once watched a minister resign by fax. This is worse.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwo billion dollars missing, bro. That's not an accounting error, that's a heist with a spreadsheet. Somebody's couch cushions are very, very full.