Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized additional islands in the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait, increasing their control over the country’s west coast. This development occurs at a time when a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to remain out of service for several weeks.

Ali Rogin, a correspondent for PBS NewsHour, discussed these developments with Michael Ratney, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration. Ali Rogin is recognized for her significant contributions to journalism, having been awarded a Peabody Award in 2021 for her insightful work on the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rogin has also received two Edward R. Murrow Awards and has been involved in several Emmy-nominated teams, covering significant events such as the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.

Zeba Warsi, a foreign affairs producer based in Washington DC, plays a critical role at PBS NewsHour. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School with an M.A. in Political Journalism. Warsi was part of the NewsHour team that won the 2024 Peabody award for coverage of the war in Gaza and Israel.

Dan Sagalyn serves as the deputy senior producer for foreign affairs and defense at PBS NewsHour. Sagalyn is integral in producing and overseeing foreign affairs and defense stories. His work has brought attention to various military debates happening privately, outside public awareness.