Yemeni Presidential Council chief Rashad al-Alimi: Any attempt to change the military situation near Bab al-Mandab will not be tolerated. Protecting the Yemeni coast is a Yemeni, Arab, and international interest. Bab al-Mandab is a vital international corridor, and any threat to it extends to the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and global trade. Al Hadath.