strikeSep 11, 2026

Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping

Summary

SANAA, Yemen — 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.

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SANAA, Yemen — 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 the …

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