strikeSep 12, 2026

Yemen Houthis seize Bab al-Mandab Strait in major Red Sea offensive

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SANAA, Sept 12 — The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia.

Source: Malay Mail — Read the full report

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Malay MailBy Malay Mail
SANAA, Sept 12 — The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. The developments are likely to deepen th…

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