"Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The move potentially tightens the militants’ grip on a vital shipping route, further increasing the threat to energy markets
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, potentially tightening their grip on one of the world’s vital shipping routes."
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First seen: 2026-09-11 ·
Last seen: 2026-09-11 ·
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