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militaryOct 5, 2026

Yemeni government forces say they have 'secured' Bab al-Mandab Strait

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Houthi-run media deny the government has made advances in the Dhubab area, which overlooks the strategic Red Sea waterway.

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  • David GrittenBy David Gritten

    Houthi-run media deny the government has made advances in the Dhubab area, which overlooks the strategic Red Sea waterway.

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