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strikeSep 14, 2026

Houthis capture more Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb

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The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup.

Source: Aleksandar Brezar — Read the full report

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  • Aleksandar BrezarBy Aleksandar Brezar

    The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup. Yemen's Tehran-…

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