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Houthi Forces Seize Red Sea Island, Extend Control Near Strategic Strait
Houthi forces have gained control of an island at the entrance to the Red Sea, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This development follows recent territorial advances along Yemen's western coast. The strait is a crucial shipping lane.
09/25/2026 · Allen Parish edition
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Houthi rebels in Yemen have consolidated control over territory along the country's western coast. The group also extended its hold on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a narrow waterway located at the southern end of the Red Sea.
Ali Rogin reported on these developments. The Houthis recently resumed fighting against the Saudi-backed government. The Bab al-Mandab Strait serves as a significant chokepoint for international shipping.
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